What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Confidental Company?
Seeking a clinical leader for the vital role of Director of Nursing (DON).
Rate is negotiable.
Director of Nursing (DON) assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for:
- Overall nurse staffing, staff training and development, and management of personnel in the Nursing Services Department of a residential health care facility
- Quality of nursing care assessment, planning, documentation and provision of services to residents
- Coordination of medical and pharmaceutical services in cooperation with the Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant and Major Vendor Pharmacy
- Proper placement for care of residents, determined in cooperation with facility staff and Attending Physician
- Coordination of inter-disciplinary health care services for residents that are provided by facility staff, other service providers, and consultants
- Participation and promotion of Quality Management activities and programs for ongoing improvement in nursing services to the facility
Director of Nursing Responsibilities:
- Handle direct orientation and job training of the Assistant Director Nursing Services/Day Supervisor, Head Nurse, Evening Supervisor, Night Supervisor, Medical Records Assistant, and Clinical Instructor.
- Hire and terminate employment of department staff, and discipline all personnel in the Nursing Services Department as necessary; conduct Exit Interview with department staff who have worked at the facility at least six months.
- Oversee the development and planning of orientation and training program for all department staff in cooperation with the Assistant Director Nursing.
- Review and process personnel information including job performance evaluations, status change requests, time sheets, leave of absence requests, etc.
- Remain aware of staff disciplinary actions taken by supervisory staff, and assist with discipline, upon request.
Director of Nursing Qualifications:
- Credentials of a Registered Professional Nurse with a current State license required.
- At least one year of supervisory nursing experience and additional training and experience commensurate with the size of the facility and responsibilities of the position required.
EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- LTC: 1 year (Required)
- Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Easton, MD 21601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000
