Director of Nursing; DON contracted position

Overview

Full Shift Staffing, LLC - Position

Description:

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with physicians' orders and residents' total needs. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In the absence of the Administrator, assumes responsibility for center operations.

The nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – is conducted under the scope of the State's Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician's orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; at least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.