Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON)

Qualifications

• RN (Required)
• Nursing: 5 years (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Lead/Management experience

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to manage a team of RN, LPC, CNA
• Ability to work along with clinical and admissions.
• Ability to administer prescribed medication and medical treatments and follow standard nursing procedures
• Ability to assess and monitor physical and/or mental conditions of patients/clients
• Ability to maintain effective communication with patients, families, and members of the health care staff
• Ability to provide documentation, prepare reports and maintain patient/client records, including computer skills necessary for documentation
• Reports symptoms, reactions, and progress of patient to the clinical supervisor and/or charge nurse, and appropriate action has been taken
• Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with the doctor when appropriate
• Ability to participate in defining, interpreting, and implementing standards, policies, and procedures that affect the delivery of nursing care services
• Ability to participate in regular in-services/training
• Other RN skills, as required

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Experience working in substance abuse treatment
• Completion of an accredited Nursing program.
• Current and Valid State Registered Nursing license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to document nursing interventions and responses to care. Do so in an accurate, legible, and intelligible manner.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in all competency assessments, and attend all In- services.
• Must comply with all State and Organizational CEU requirements
• PC literate and demonstrate proficiency in Windows, word processing software, (Word, Excel, Google Drive)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to manage, organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and professionalism.
• Be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative while working with minimal supervision.
• Able to follow instructions and take direction from multiple sources with changing priorities.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess the ability to file/retrieve data and to assemble requested documentation
• The ability to handle and direct telephone calls in emergency situations, i.e., calls from any State or County governed Department must be dealt with professionally and with urgency.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency and treatment methods.
• Application of knowledge in nutrition, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and apply techniques for specific needs.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of de-escalation methods or the ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
• Ability to learn and apply training instruction.
• Knowledge of medical assessment with intoxicated persons.
• Ability to be trained in Understanding SUD
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the standing orders and/or by the onsite physician.
• Observe and record pertinent information about the care and condition of patients.
• Give and receive reports on shift changes.
• Consult with other health team members to lend guidance as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,407.66 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,408 - $95,000