Director of Nursing

Mission Health: Fort Valley Health and Rehab; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley Health and Rehab is looking for a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to lead resident care and manage the nursing team. The ideal candidate will have a current Georgia RN license and experience in nursing management, particularly in long-term care settings. Comprehensive benefits accompany a competitive salary in this critical leadership role.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

PTO

Life insurance

CEU reimbursement

Daily pay options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of RN experience, preferably in long-term care.
• Minimum 1 year in nursing management, including hiring and coaching.
• Preferred experience as DON or ADON in geriatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for resident care and manage the nursing team.
• Oversee medication management and ensure resident safety.
• Monitor clinical quality data and lead improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical care management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Current Georgia RN license

Adult CPR certification

Job description

Fort Valley Health and Rehab in Fort Valley, GA is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, 401(k), PTO, life insurance, CEU reimbursement, and daily pay options. If you're passionate about healthcare and leadership, read on.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Provide strategic leadership for resident care, coordinating services to enhance quality of life.
• Manage the nursing team and oversee clinical care, assessments, and care plans.
• Exercise administrative authority over the Care Center operations.
• Oversee medication management to ensure resident safety.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate resident care.
• Maintain the Infection Control Program and stay updated on infection prevention.
• Provide clinical training and evaluate staff capabilities.
• Monitor clinical quality data, lead improvement initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage the nursing budget and respond to clinical events.

Experience & Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license.
• Adult CPR certification.
• At least 2 years of RN experience, with a preference for long-term care.
• Minimum 1 year in nursing management, including hiring, coaching, and scheduling.
• DON or ADON experience in geriatric nursing is preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations.