Director of Nursing (DON)

Bethesda Health Group; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to lead their nursing staff and ensure high-quality healthcare delivery. This role involves supervising nursing activities, managing staff development, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values career advancement opportunities and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of residents while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

403b

Daily Pay

Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current RN license.
• 3-5 years of recent nursing experience with supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise nursing staff to meet departmental goals.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards and policies.
• Manage nursing expenses and oversee quality improvement activities.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Infection Control Knowledge

Education

RN License

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

Position Overview: Director of Nursing (DON)

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for:

1. Direction and supervision of nursing staff and activities to meet departmental goals and objectives.
2. Making administrative decisions based on long-term care policies and nursing standards.
3. Ensuring compliance with nursing practice standards to promote optimal healthcare delivery.
4. Interpreting and implementing administrative and resident care policies as communicated by the VP, Senior Administrator.
5. Hiring, assigning, and evaluating nursing management and supervisory staff.
6. Leading departmental meetings and coordinating nursing activities across units.
7. Fostering positive relationships with staff, residents, visitors, and medical personnel.
8. Planning staff development programs.
9. Managing and delegating nursing staff responsibilities.
10. Evaluating nursing services to improve quality and efficiency.
11. Overseeing quality improvement activities and integrating them into the community’s overall quality program.
12. Communicating with senior administration on key issues.
13. Ensuring compliance with all relevant state, federal, and accreditation standards.
14. Managing nursing expenses and approving invoices.

Infection Preventionist Duties:

1. Completing specialized training in infection prevention and control.
2. Developing and implementing infection prevention programs.
3. Establishing systems for infection control and reporting.
4. Overseeing antibiotic stewardship and infection-related care activities.
5. Leading the Infection and Prevention Control Committee.
6. Participating in quality assurance and improvement reviews.
7. Updating policies and procedures annually or as needed.
8. Providing education on infection control principles to staff, residents, and families.
9. Ensuring compliance with public health reporting requirements.
10. Collaborating with occupational health and safety departments.
11. Documenting infection prevention activities.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to manage diverse activities in a stressful environment.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, and transfer residents as required.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity.

Pay range: $81,681 - $136,136 annually

Category: RN