Director of Nursing DON

Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing team, oversee daily operations, and ensure excellence in patient care. This role requires an RN license and a nursing degree with DON certification.

The DON will collaborate with physicians and therapists, drive policies, oversee budgets, and maintain high standards of care in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience.
• Current RN license active in the state.
• Active Certification as Nursing Administrator (DON).
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience with at least 2 years in leadership/management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of nurses and licensed professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor and analyze departmental performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Recruit, hire, and train nursing staff to meet patient care needs.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient care, treatments, and outcomes.
• Participate in budget development, cost containment, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Nursing Administration Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Healthcare Software Systems

Job description

Director of Nursing DON

Job Summary:

Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Director of Nursing DON to lead our nursing team in providing exceptional patient care. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our nursing department, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of excellence and compassion.

About the Role:

As a Director of Nursing DON, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing a team of nurses and licensed professionals to deliver high-quality patient care

• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

• Collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans

• Monitoring and analyzing departmental performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards

• Recruiting, hiring, and training nursing staff to meet patient care needs

• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of patient care, treatments, and outcomes

• Participating in budget development, cost containment, and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Current RN License and Active Certification as a Nursing Administrator (DON)

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role

• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

• Familiarity with electronic medical records and healthcare software systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (TBD)

• Opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team of healthcare professionals

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Professional development and growth opportunities