Director of Nursing

Haven Meadows Nursing Center; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Haven Meadows Nursing Center in Texas seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing services for residents, ensuring 24-hour supervision and adherence to federal and state guidelines. The DON will manage the nursing department and uphold quality of care under physicians' orders and the Nurse Practice Act.

The role requires licensure as an RN, with strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
• Knowledge of Federal, State regulations governing nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates total care plans for residents in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Communicates policies to staff and monitors adherence.
• Participates in admissions decisions and may assess prospective residents.
• Attends management meetings to discuss census, personnel, and resident issues.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare administration

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on quality outcomes / tenure.

Benefits:

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

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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.