What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Nursing (DON) position at ProMotion Healthcare Services?
Purpose of Your Job Position
To plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
To plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate.
- Performs the duties of the Administrator during their absence from the facility
- Implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect facility mission and philosophy
- Conducts education, infection control, quality assurance and admission screening functions as assigned
- Utilizes resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
- Responsible for making daily rounds on unit to supervise, observe, examine, interview residents, evaluate staffing needs, monitor regulatory compliance, to achieve the care environment and to evaluate staff interactions and clinical skills competency
- Screens prospective admissions for level of care and anticipated needs required by federal regulations. Collects and reviews available records, interviews resident, designated family members with consent of resident and legal representative. Conveys information to unit staff and assists staff to prepare for admissions of new resident
- Prepares facility for Department of Human Services Survey
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Active RN /LPN License in the State of Pennsylvania
- Minimum of 1 year professional nursing experience in a Personal / Assisted Living Setting
- Previous DON experience required
- Possess a working knowledge and ability to apply standards of professional nursing practice in job situations
- Ability to develop nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards, and facility philosophy of care
- Knowledge of and ability to apply current principles of infection control to facility and resident specific situations
- Knowledge of MDS and Care Planning Process
- Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of Personal Care / Assisted Living Home Setting
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Awards and recognition programs
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding company
- Supportive Regional and Corporate Team
