Director of Nursing (DON)

SNF Staffing Solutions; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

SNF Staffing Solutions seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) in Farmington, NM. The DON administers and manages Nursing Services for residents, with 24-hour supervision, ensuring care quality per physician orders and all regulatory standards. In the Administrator's absence, assumes center operations responsibilities.

The role requires RN licensure and nursing leadership experience. The DON oversees the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) under the State Nurse Practice

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the applicable state.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care; at least 2 years nursing supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total nursing care per physician orders and facility policy.
• Interpret and implement policies to nursing staff; monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and evaluate potential residents.
• Join management meetings to discuss resident status and census changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned with or without notice.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing supervision

Leadership

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $180,000 a year

Location: Farmington New Mexico

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. Facility is located in Farmington, New Mexico!

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.

Your Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or bachelor's Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

SNF Staffing Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.