Director of Nursing DON

The Pavilion; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

401(K) Plan

Paid Time Off

Positive and compassionate environment

Supportive Leadership team

Additional incentives

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to supervise nursing staff and ensure high-quality services. This full-time role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing programs in compliance with regulations. Candidates need a Nursing Degree, three years of supervisory experience, and a current RN license. Competitive wages, a supportive environment, and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
• Current unrestricted RN license in practicing state.
• Knowledge of long-term care laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and long-term care laws/regulations.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff and operations of the Nursing Services department.
• Communicate policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Evaluate work performance of nursing personnel.
• Attend management meetings to discuss census and resident changes.
• Evaluate staff performance and implement disciplinary measures per policy.
• Participate in QAPI and performance improvement activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Strategic planning

CPR certification

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Title: Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient nursing services across the facility. This leadership role involves direct supervision, strategic planning, staff development, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory standards and facility policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participate in all admission decisions.
• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
• Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.
• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facilities.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• 401(K) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Positive and compassionate environment
• Supportive Leadership team
• Additional incentives