Director of Nursing (DON)

Are you a Nurse looking for your next exciting career opportunity?

First Atlantic Healthcare is looking for amazing RNs that want to become Director of Nurses!

First Atlantic Healthcare has facilities all through Maine that include facilities in Machias, Bangor, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Lincoln, Millinocket, Madawaska, Skowhegan, Lewiston, Freeport, Portland, and Saco.

If we don’t currently have an opening for a DON in the area of your choosing, we may just have another position you are looking for!

Director Of Nursing Job Summary

As a director of nursing (DON) you plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Company standards.

What We Are Looking For In Our Amazing Candidates

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate work activities of nursing personnel.
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
• Coach and develop staff, engaging in the growth of your leadership team
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct professional and non-professional staff.
• Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
• Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL

• Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
• Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.
• Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other professional and non-professional staff.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility.
• Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures.
• Maintain skills in order to provide direct nursing care as necessary.
  
  

OPERATIONS

• Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Services department.
• Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
• Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
• Use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
• Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
• Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Work with leadership team to establish appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift based upon budgeted NHPPD
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Experience: Two to four years of related nursing and leadership experience
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Solid computer skills – both personal computer and electronic medical record
• Strong leadership skills, ability to develop new strengths and skills
• Analytical skills and abilities to turn data into action; moving your facility forward
• Strong reasoning skills, good judgment, and critical thinking skills
  
  

Requirements

• Certified DON (CDON-NADONA) in long-term care or become certified within the first year of employment.
• Currently a registered nurse /licensed in Maine.
• Certification upon hire or obtain it during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
  
  

As a member of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:

• Leadership Training & Support
• At Risk Bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
  
  

As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our Residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career with us.

For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.

At First Atlantic Healthcare we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse residents we care for, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.