Interim DON

Description

Join the Oaks of Clearwater as the Director of Nursing or as an Assistant of Director of Nursing. We are revamping and improving our current site and looking forward to having your skills and expertise. The duties and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing include planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the nursing services department for the welfare and safety of residents and employees, as well as in accordance with current existing federal, state and local standards, as well as in accordance with the established policies and procedures to maximize fulfilling the care giving needs of the residents.

The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities. Primary duties include managing the Nursing department with at least 50% of the time performing exempt work. Planning and controlling the staffing of the nursing department, the continuing education of the nursing department, the budget of the department, employee hiring, counseling and termination and monitoring legal compliance measures within the department.

Qualifications

Requirements

Licensed RN (Required)

Experience: 1-3 years with supervising

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
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
• Manage record-keeping procedures
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Report to upper management