Director of Nursing - DON (RN)

Description

· Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the nursing staff.

· Ensures the nursing department is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.

· Develop, implement and update department policy and procedures when necessary or as directed.

· Responsible for providing consistent and sufficient staffing for Residents needs as well as regulatory requirements.

· Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.

· Review with appropriate department heads any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections. 

· Responsible for operating the Nursing Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations. 

· Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regard to their performance.

· Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed. 

· Responsible for training and educating staff members.

· Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

· Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.

· Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

· Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Residents care areas.

· Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility. 

· Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

Requirements

  Education, Training, and Experience:

· Must possess a current Michigan license as a Registered Nurse and have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.

· CPR Certified.

· Two years of professional nursing experience in the long-term care setting is required, and a minimum of three years’ experience in nursing administration or a comparable management position. 

· Three years’ experience as a DON or similar role preferred.

· Knowledge of CMS Federal Regulations and LARA Regulations.

· Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability, and communication skills.

· Knowledge of long-term care management, policies, budgeting, personnel management, and census development is required.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

· Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting. 

· Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

· Ability to make presentations before top management, public groups, and staff. 

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, and legal documents. 

· Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.