Director of Nursing

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) in Kilgore, TX. You will oversee the Nursing Services, ensuring 24-hour supervision and compliance with federal, state, and company standards.

The DON will lead the nursing department and manage care in accordance with physician orders and the Nurse Practice Act. Responsibilities include coordinating resident care plans, supervising staff, guiding admissions decisions, and participating in management discussions.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required
• Experience in nursing leadership or administration preferred
• Strong understanding of nursing standards and regulations

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate total nursing care for residents
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure adherence to policies
• Participate in admissions discussions and care planning
• Lead daily/weekly management meetings and nursing operations

Skills

Nursing leadership

Healthcare administration

Staff supervision

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Your Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) will be responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. 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 The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Your Responsibilities

• 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.