What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON)- Watertown, MA position at Teams NYC?
We are looking for an experienced, personable, and dedicated Director of Nursing to join our Skilled Nursing Facility in Watertown, MA!
This position offers a competitive salary and a 10k Sign on Bonus! Come join our team and work with an incredible company!
This position will organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. There, all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients. A director of nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you. The goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support everyone in working to the benefit of hospital and patients alike.
Responsibilities
Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)
Guide staffing procedures
Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
Control budgets and monitor expenditures
Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
Manage record-keeping procedures
Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
Report to upper management
Skills
Proven experience as director of nursing
In-depth knowledge of hospital procedures and KPI / KQIs of patient care
Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
Great communication and people skills
Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
Aptitude in problem-solving
Degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
Valid nursing and CPR certification
