Director of Nursing DON

The Pavilion at Piketon for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(K) Plan

Paid Time Off

Positive environment

Supportive Leadership

Incentives

Job summary

The Pavilion at Piketon for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing services, ensure high-quality, compliant care, and manage staff performance. This full-time role requires an RN with a current license, a nursing degree, CPR certification, and at least three years of supervisory experience in a health care setting.

Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisor experience in health care facilities.
• Current unrestricted RN license in practicing state.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices, laws, and long-term care guidelines.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plans, direct, and evaluate the overall operations of the Nursing Services department.
• Interpret and communicate policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admission decisions.
• Attend management meetings to discuss census and resident status changes.
• Evaluate staff performance and apply disciplinary actions per policy.
• Support QAPI and performance improvement activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

CPR certification

Nursing leadership

Education

Nursing degree

RN license

Job description

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