Director of Nursing

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia seeks a Director of Nursing to oversee the Nursing Services Department. The role involves ensuring quality care, coordinating with other services, and leading a team of nursing staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach to caregiving.

Qualifications

• Must have active Nursing License in PA.
• Prior experience in Long-Term Healthcare as a DON or ADON.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct overall operation of Nursing Services Department.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules.
• Develop and maintain orientation program for new employees.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Compassionate Caregiving

Education

Degreed Registered Nurse

Job description

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The DON – Director of Nursing

is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of our Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility.

Specific job duties include:

1. Develop methods for coordination of Nursing services with other Resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care
2. Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan
3. Perform administrative duties as necessary such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
4. Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met
5. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled
6. Provide direct nursing care as necessary
7. Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes
8. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees

Requirements

1. Degreed Registered Nurse
2. Active Nursing License in the state of PA
3. Prior experience in Long-Term Healthcare as a DON or ADON
4. Must be a compassionate caregiver and experienced leader, with a positive and outgoing personality and strong clinical skills

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