Director of Nursing (DON

Director Of Nursing (Don)

The director of nursing (DON) plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the nursing services department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and company standards. Reports to executive director (ED).

Skills and abilities:

• Valid license as a registered nurse in the state where the assigned facility is located.
• Prefer a certified DON (CDON-NADON) in long-term care or become certified within the first year of employment.
• Must have CPR certification and CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of one (1) years of DON nursing experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by the facility OR minimum of two (2) years of ADON experience in long term care.
• Minimum of one (1) year of management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations pertaining to facility functions.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Covid vaccine required.