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Director of Nursing (DON)

Workstream
Mountain View, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Director of Nursing (DON)

Position Summary :

Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Clinical / Nursing Services Department to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications :

  • Valid California RN license, in good standing, current CPR and BLS certifications
  • College / University degree preferred; five (5) years’ experience may substitute for degree
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a supervisor in a hospital or nursing setting preferred
  • Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

Responsibilities :

  • Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care industry
  • Develops, maintains, and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
  • Evaluates department processes, making recommendations and implementing compliance and quality improvement policies, programs, and procedures
  • Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
  • Leads by example, working alongside staff members and treating them kindly and professionally at all times
  • Ensures all clinical / nursing personnel comply with established standards
  • Maintains and improves the quality of patient care and standards of care
  • Interviews, hires, trains, and manages employees
  • Plans, assigns, and directs work, conducts reviews, and delivers discipline or rewards
  • Addresses patient, family, and employee complaints, documenting issues, solutions, and resolving problems
  • Coordinates care services and the implementation of care plans, ensuring the best quality of life possible for all patients / residents
  • Conducts quality assessments including regulatory compliance rounds in all departments to monitor performance and continuously improve systems, processes, and quality
  • Develops staffing plans that assure direct care needs are met, recommending the quantity and types of personnel necessary to maintain compliance with all requirements
  • Maintains reference database or other training materials (i.e., PDR’S, Regulations, Standards of Practice, etc.) to assist the department in understanding compliance requirements
  • Audits clinical records for accuracy and completeness of comprehensive resident assessments
  • Leads / Participates in various company meetings and interdisciplinary conferences as needed to develop adequate plans of care

    • Benefits :

  • Competitive pay
  • Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with the company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
  • 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
  • Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
  • Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more...

    • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

  • Benefits available to full-time employees.

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