Director of Nursing (DON)

Bethesda Health Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 81,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and promoting optimal care delivery. The role involves hiring, staff evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives within a supportive team environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Current RN license in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing staff and activities, ensuring departmental goals are met efficiently.
• Responsible for administrative decisions based on long-term care policies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

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Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) oversees nursing staff and activities, ensuring departmental goals are met efficiently. Responsible for administrative decisions based on long-term care policies and nursing standards, ensuring compliance and promoting optimal healthcare delivery. Key responsibilities include hiring, staff assignment, staff evaluation, departmental meetings, coordination of nursing activities, fostering relationships, staff development, quality improvement, budgeting, and infection control.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license in the state of employment
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated supervisory skills
• Management experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and planning skills
• Ability to manage diverse activities in a stressful environment
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, and move residents and equipment
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity

Additional Responsibilities

Develop and oversee infection prevention and control programs, ensure compliance with health standards, participate in quality assurance initiatives, and collaborate with other departments to maintain a safe environment.

Compensation

Pay range: $81,681 - $136,136 annually

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare