Director of Nursing; DON RN

Director of Nursing (DON) RN – Selectis Health

Eastman, GA

Base pay range: $40.00/hr – $52.88/hr

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance (75% of employee portion paid by company)
• Dental (50% employee portion paid by company)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary
• Paid Time‑Off
• Shift Differential

To manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with company policies, standards of nursing practice, and governmental regulations so as to maintain excellent care of all residents’ needs.

• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
• Assume responsibility of the facility in the absence of the Administrator and Assistant Administrator (if applicable).
• Oversee the employee health program in cooperation with the Medical Director and Staff Development Coordinator.
• Monitor the Level of Care Reports, Dietary Consultant Reports, and Pharmacy Consultant Reports and take appropriate actions.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department and its programs and activities in accordance with 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.
• Organize, develop, and direct the administration and resident care of the nursing service 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 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 facility’s capability 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 submission to Administration.

• Interview, orient, train, evaluate and supervise nursing department personnel.
• Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to nursing service supervisory personnel.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all personnel are performing assignments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Administer departmental disciplinary action fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or marital status.
• Cooperate with the ADON to determine staffing requirements based on current needs and state and federal guidelines.
• Provide in‑service education programs in compliance with corporate, state and federal guidelines.
• Work closely with Administrator in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents.

• 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, expected arrival time, room assignment, etc.
• Greet newly admitted residents and escort to room as necessary.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary.
• Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and determine if nursing needs are being met.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to verify administration as ordered and treatments are provided on schedule.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Inspect facility and nursing practices regularly for compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• Study Infection Control Reports, Medication Incident Reports and Resident Incident Reports for corrective action.
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