AL Director of Nursing; DON

Position Overview

Birmingham Green, a person‑centered care‑focused community located in Manassas, Virginia, seeks a Director of Nursing for a full‑time day shift role.

• Plan, organize, and implement a nursing services program to meet resident medical needs.
• Coordinate resident admission with families and social services departments.
• Monitor care and develop care plans, consulting with physicians and staff.
• Maintain relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and service providers.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services for continuity of care.
• Oversee staffing, including interviewing, hiring, and training.
• Collaborate in the development of policies and guidelines for the nursing assistant training program.
• Investigate and respond to resident and family concerns.
• Develop policies and guidelines for a geriatric nursing assistant training program.
• Oversee ordering and care of supplies and equipment.
• Complete required forms, reports, evaluations, and studies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Maintain and update written policies and procedures.
• Participate in surveys, inspections, in‑service classes, and meetings.
• Participate in Nursing Administration on‑call rotation.

• Graduated from nursing school and current, unencumbered VA license.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least 3 years of experience as a DON, preferably in long‑term care and/or rehabilitative/restorative nursing.
• Adult CPR (current certification) and IV Therapy certificates.
• Knowledge of medical/nursing practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines including those related to nursing and assisted living care, facilities, and Medicare.
• Sound nursing judgment and hands‑on nursing care skills, including the ability to deliver urgent nursing care when necessary.
• Knowledge of the behavior and needs of elderly people, and integrity and discretion in dealing with personal and health information (including HIPAA compliance).
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and materials, accurately document treatment, and write clear reports and business correspondence.
• Problem‑solver, detail‑oriented, and able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Good basic math and computer skills.
• Organized, adaptable, patient, reliable, safety‑minded, empathetic, and a team player.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, turn, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel, maintain balance, and perform fine manipulation tasks.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Legal plan and Employee Assistance Program.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Voluntary retirement scheme.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Accrue up to 240 PTO hours per year to use for vacation, sick days, or personal time.
• Possibility to cash out accrued PTO hours once per year.
• Discounts on gym memberships, movie nights, and other items.
• Free meals during your shift.
• Critical illness leave.
• Pet insurance.

Birmingham Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.