What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Nava Healthcare?
We're seeking a compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) for our client in Clarinda, IA who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of nursing care within the facility. The DON ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, compliance with regulations, and the efficient operation of the nursing department. They collaborate with healthcare professionals, staff, and administrators to maintain excellent standards of care and resident satisfaction.
Duties:
- Assumes responsibility for the center in the absence of the Administrator.
- Implements policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of staff to ensure compliance; works closely with the Medical Director, Health Department, C.D.C., etc. to ensure current standard practices are in place; recommends regional office changes in policies/ procedures as needed.
- Assists in preparing the budget for the department; administers approved budget.
- Recruits, selects, coaches, disciplines and terminates employees of the Nursing Department; ensures Nursing Department employees are scheduled; develops efficient work functions; conducts performance evaluations timely for nursing professionals.
- Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of resident care and plan better utilization of staff time and activities.
- Ensures positive outcomes are accomplished for residents; responsible to develop systems and work schedules that respect resident’s lifestyle and ensure the resident reaches the highest attainable level of functioning; makes rounds at least daily; follows up daily on each shift to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded.
Qualifications:
- Current R.N. License by State Board of Nursing required with demonstrated managerial and administrative ability.
- Prefer experience in the long-term care profession or working with geriatric population.
- Must have at least one years supervisory experience.
- Skills in organizing and planning programs and assigning personnel to provide nursing service for residents.
- Ability to evaluate reports, programs, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Skilled nursing facility: 2 years (Required)
- Director of Nursing (DON): 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
