What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIrector of Nursing (DON) position at The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and...?
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting, inventory control, and management of facility, people, supplies, and equipment in such a way that meaningful nursing service is established to render the optimum level of resident care. The Director of Nursing serves as the Quality Assurance Coordinator and reports in all matters directly to the Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Registered Professional Nurse's license in the State of Florida
2. Must have working knowledge of nursing services, nursing administration, rehabilitation, general nursing, and geriatric nursing.
3. Must be qualified to assume the position by training and /or previous experience of a supervisory status, preferably in a health care facility.
4. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and mature judgments.
5. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
6. Must have the ability and the willingness to supervise and work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
7. Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Nursing Department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties.
2. Excellence in all aspects of quality nursing including rehabilitative, restorative, and any specialized care areas provided by the facility.
3. Good administrative, managerial, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
4. Leadership qualities that motivate and direct the nursing staff.
5. Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner.
6. Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly. 7. Thorough knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting, inventory control, and management of facility, people, supplies, and equipment in such a way that meaningful nursing service is established to render the optimum level of resident care. The Director of Nursing serves as the Quality Assurance Coordinator and reports in all matters directly to the Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Registered Professional Nurse's license in the State of Florida
2. Must have working knowledge of nursing services, nursing administration, rehabilitation, general nursing, and geriatric nursing.
3. Must be qualified to assume the position by training and /or previous experience of a supervisory status, preferably in a health care facility.
4. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and mature judgments.
5. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
6. Must have the ability and the willingness to supervise and work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
7. Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc. of the Nursing Department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties.
2. Excellence in all aspects of quality nursing including rehabilitative, restorative, and any specialized care areas provided by the facility.
3. Good administrative, managerial, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
4. Leadership qualities that motivate and direct the nursing staff.
5. Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner.
6. Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly. 7. Thorough knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations.
