Director of Nursing (DON)

The Blossoms; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blossoms in Harrison, Arkansas is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services and supervise the Therapy Department, ensuring high-quality resident care 24/7.

You will oversee staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team. A current RN license and experience in nursing administration are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, valid RN license in the state or a compact license.
• Minimum one year of experience in nursing service administration.
• Strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations pertaining to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services staff and supervise the Therapy Department.
• Ensure residents receive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services as needed.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and disciplinary processes for nursing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with State Code Requirements and Health Department Directives.
• Lead the interdisciplinary team and adjust to shift changes to meet resident and family needs.
• Develop and periodically update statements of philosophy and objectives for nursing care.
• Maintain liaison with Administrator and assume facility duties in their absence.

Education

RN license (licensed registered nurse)

1-year nursing service administration experience

Regulatory knowledge (state/federal long-term care)

Job description

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Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing (DON) has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities, and training of the nursing services staff, in addition to the supervision of the Therapy Department and its’ functions within the facility. In the absence of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing (DON) assumes responsibility for the facility. The DIrector of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the overall management of resident care 24 hours a day, seven (7) days per week. The Director of Nursing (DON) is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease and wound care, if applicable
• Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date
• Acts appropriately under the direction of the Administrator and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet resident and family needs
• Ensures the residents receive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, as needed
• Successful completion of facility orientation on the care of a resident on a specialized dementia unit, as appropriate
• Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively and complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions
• Develops and periodically updates statements of philosophy and objectives that define the type of nursing care the facility proposes to provide. Ensures that these are understood and implemented by nursing personnel
• Supervises, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines inter-departmental personnel
• Assists in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection and termination of nursing personnel
• Ensures that a sufficient number of qualified supervisory and supportive nursing personnel are assigned for each unit/shift to meet the residents needs
• Participates in all screening processes prior to admission. Assesses items needed by the facility to meet resident needs
• Plans staff development programs that will enhance staff knowledge of quality resident care
• Conducts periodic review to ensure that the nursing requirements of each resident admitted to the facility are reviewed and that the physician is consulted in planning resident care
• Demonstrates knowledge of current Health Department Directives and ensures that directives are implemented by staff
• Conducts periodic review that the facility and personnel are in compliance with State Code Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Maintains a current, valid Nursing License as a registered professional nurse, in good standing in the state the facility resides in (or a compact license)
• Possesses a minimum one (1) year of experience in nursing service administration. Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care