Director of Nursing (DON)

HC&N Healthcare Solutions; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing to lead their nursing department in Long Island, NY. This pivotal role involves overseeing the clinical and administrative operations, ensuring that each resident receives the highest quality of care tailored to their individual needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in long-term care, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practices. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will make a significant impact on the wellbeing of residents and the overall success of the facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role that fosters growth and excellence in nursing care.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience as a Director in Long Term Care.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department.
• Ensure high-quality care and quality of life for each resident.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Supervision Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Analytical Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON)

A nursing home located in Long Island, NY area is seeking to hire an experienced full-time Director of Nursing (DON).

Director of Nursing (DON) Duties Include:

• Access, analyze, and develop systems within the nursing department.
• Responsible for oversight of the daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department to assure that each resident receives the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing in accordance with their comprehensive plan of care.
• Assure that the nursing department’s philosophy and objectives incorporate evidence-based practice in providing high-quality care and quality of life to each resident.
• Serve as an advocate for the residents and staff under his/her direction.
• Foster high standards of resident care through the provision and promotion of diligent orientation and continuing education efforts, adequate levels of nursing personnel, properly prepared nursing supervisors and managers, and current policies and procedures.
• The ability to assess, analyze, and develop systems within the nursing department.
• Must have previous experience as a Director in Long Term Care and possess strong supervision and leadership skills.

Salary: Up to $200,000 a year

An Equal Opportunity Employer