What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Bedrock Healthcare?
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Benefits of Director of Nursing (DON) position:
Heritage Square Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!
Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for effective overall management of the Nursing Department and coordination with other disciplines to provide quality care to all patients/residents. She/he supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards of the Department of Nursing and participates in the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality care to all patients/residents. The Director of Nursing (DON) also monitors the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (personnel, supplies, equipment).
Director Of Nursing (DON) Responsibilities
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Benefits of Director of Nursing (DON) position:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Great Work Environment
- 401k matched at 10%
- Paid Holidays
- Job location: Greendale, WI
Heritage Square Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!
Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for effective overall management of the Nursing Department and coordination with other disciplines to provide quality care to all patients/residents. She/he supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards of the Department of Nursing and participates in the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality care to all patients/residents. The Director of Nursing (DON) also monitors the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (personnel, supplies, equipment).
Director Of Nursing (DON) Responsibilities
- Ensures that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of each patient/resident as well as maximize his/her self care capacities, identity, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.
- Monitors the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (personnel, supplies, equipment).
- Assumes full responsibility for the operation and management of the facility in the temporary absence of the Facility Administrator or as directed by the Administrator.
- Develops short and long-range plans for the nursing department that are compatible with those of the facility.
- Assists in recruiting and selects nursing service employees appropriate to facility need and budgetary guidelines.
- Works in establishing and facilitating effective employer/employee relations.
- Maintains adequate staffing ratios and levels of preparation to meet the needs of patients/residents.
- Participates in the selection of patients/residents to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective patients/residents in relation to existing nursing capabilities.
- Actively maintains cohesive public and professional relationships with patients/residents, families, physicians and the community.
- Serves on Quality Improvement and Safety Committees that include Patient/Resident Standards of Care, Pharmaceutical Services, Infection Control, Safety and Utilization Review/PPS.
- Meets with committee members to evaluate activities within the facility and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in nursing operations.
- Current RN licensure in WI.
- BSN / MSN degree preferred.
- Three to five years progressive management experience in a long-term, sub-acute or post-acute care setting.
- Previous experience as Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) preferred.
- Ability to work flexible work hours to support state and federal resident care requirements.
- Superior customer service aptitude and approach.
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