What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Skilled Nursing and Rehab Care?
Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities, and training of the nursing services staff, in addition to the supervision of the Therapy Department and its’ functions within the facility. In the absence of the Administrator, the DON assumes responsibility for the facility. The DON is responsible for the overall management of resident care 24 hours a day, seven (7) days per week. The DON is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Maintains a current, valid Nursing License as a registered professional nurse, in good standing in the state the facility resides in.
- Possesses a minimum one (1) year of experience in nursing service administration. Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred
- Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care
