Director of Nursing; DON

Director of Nursing (DON)

We are a 4-star skilled nursing facility located in Southern New Hampshire with a staff of dedicated caregivers who work tirelessly each day to provide compassionate, individualized care to our residents. Our team is hard-working, dedicated, and well-trained. We care about our employees just as much as we do about our residents, therefore, we offer you a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as many additional perks.

We are currently seeking a talented clinician to join our team as Director of Nursing (DON). We currently have a strong leadership team and are a 4-star overall and Health Inspection and in Staffing.

Summary of the Director of Nursing (DON): This is an essential senior leadership position working closely with our long-standing Administrator and Medical Director to ensure the highest practicable quality of care for Skilled Nursing Patients and Long-Term care residents. This position directs and oversees the clinical nursing team for three units.

• Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary.
• Ensure that all employment practices are administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
• In the absence of the Administrator and Assistant Administrator (if applicable), assume responsibility of the facility.
• Oversee the employee health program in cooperation with the Medical Director and Staff Development Coordinator.
• Monitor the Weekly Level of Care Report, Dietary Consultant Report, Pharmacy Consultant Report and take appropriate actions.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for all functions, activities, and training of the nursing department.
• Participate in Department Supervisor Meetings, Resident Care Plan Meetings, Budget Committee Meetings, Safety Committee Meetings, Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee Meetings, In-service Education, Family Council and any other meeting as directed by the Administrator.
• Meet monthly with staff on each shift.
• Meet daily with Director of Admissions/Marketing, Business Office Manager, and Administrator regarding admission and placement of proposed residents. Evaluate prospective residents in terms of the nursing service they need and the capability of the facility to supply the needed service.
• Participate in coordination of resident services through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings.
• Meet monthly with nursing staff regarding Chart Audit and Physician’s orders. Review audit with Medical Records prior to submitting to Administration.
• Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Coordinate with the ADON to determine staffing requirements based on current needs and State and Federal guidelines.
• Provide appropriate departmental in-service education programs in compliance with Corporate, State and Federal guidelines.
• Perform nursing services and deliver resident care services in compliance with corporate policies and State and Federal regulations.
• Inform state of any reportable incidents within appropriate time frames. Complete investigative analysis as required.
• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort to room as necessary.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary.
• Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the resident’s request.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to verify that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided, as scheduled.
• Regularly inspect the facility and nursing practices for compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• Study Infection Control Reports, Medication Incident Reports and Resident Incident Reports for corrective action.
• Keep Administrator informed on a daily basis of nursing department functions, recommending changes in techniques or procedures for a more efficient operation.
• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with administration, medical staff,…