What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Heritage Skilled Nursing & Therapy?
Are you a highly skilled nurse seeking an opportunity to lead? Are you looking for an employer that will be flexible with your schedule and reward your hard work? If so, this job opportunity might be for you! We are seeking to add a Director of Nursing (DON) to our team!
We are looking for a leader of leaders—a professional nurse whose experience and leadership skills have led them to manage the entirety of clinical operations at a Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care facility. This individual must prioritize quality, person-centered care, compliance, and the cultivation of talent.
Being a Director of Nursing (DON) is about elevating staff around you and guiding them to success. Could that be you? Apply now!
Responsibilities and Purpose
- Promote constructive and open communication to allow the resident and/or family to express opinions regarding continual improvement and satisfaction.
- Plan and organize systems of care, objectives, policies, procedures, staffing patterns and staff development based on the needs of the residents within the framework of the established budget.
- Encourage, teach and motivate staff to perform resident care in ways designed to promote and increase the resident’s overall quality of life. Recognize talented staff and suggest training and/or career development opportunities.
- Assess new and acutely ill residents and determine the need for medical care, hospitalization or specialty nursing care interventions.
- Monitor and enforce systems and procedures designed to provide security and safety for residents and staff.
Required Experience and Education
- Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
- 2 years of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment.
- Previous experience as a Supervisor/ADON/DON in long-term care.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wage Advances via OnShift Wallet
- Education Funds and Scholarships
- Nurse Aide Training and Certification
- Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
- Clinical Hours For College Students
- CPR and IV Certifications
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership
We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:
- We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
- We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
- We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
- More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.
Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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