Director of Nursing (DON)

Lion Care; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Continuing education

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lion Care in Lakeland, FL seeks a Director of Nursing to oversee nursing services, interpret policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve patient care quality. You will lead professional and auxiliary nursing staff, manage in-service training, and align practices with organizational goals.

Responsibilities include staffing oversight, budget collaboration, data-driven QA initiatives, and providing leadership through policies and meetings.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Proficiency with Point Click Care software.
• CPR certification.
• IV therapy certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nursing philosophy and policies in line with organizational goals.
• Maintain adequate nursing coverage to provide 24/7 care.
• Assist Administrator in budgeting for Nursing Services.
• Analyze clinical data for QA and improvement plans.
• Perform daily rounds to assess nursing needs and quality of care.
• Provide direction to Nursing staff through policies and meetings.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Team coordination

Nursing supervision

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Point Click Care

CPR Certification

IV Certification

Job description

Director of Nursing/ DON

The Director of Nursing is responsible for administration of nursing service in the Center. He/she directs, plans, and coordinates service activities of professional Nursing and auxiliary Nursing personnel in rendering customer care. The Director of Nursing interprets Center policies and regulations to all Nursing personnel and ensures compliance, as well as analyzes and evaluates Nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of customer care and to better utilize staff time and abilities. The Director of Nursing also ensures the provision of in-service training programs for nursing personnel.

DON Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and/or the implementation of philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of Nursing practice in accordance with the goals of the organization
• Maintains adequate Nursing coverage to provide safe Nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assure that all customers are treated fairly, with compassion, dignity, and respect
• Works with the Administrator to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department of Nursing Services
• Collects and analyzes clinical data from internal and external sources for Quality Assurance measures. Presents findings and plans for continuously improvement monthly to the Quality Assurance/Risk Management Committee
• Completes daily rounds on the units to observe customers and to determine if Nursing needs are being met
• Provides direction to Nursing staff through written policies, procedures, Nursing administration meetings, routine staff meetings, and written memos

DON Requirements

• Valid RN nursing license
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate Point Click Care software
• Valid CPR & IV Certification
• Clinical Leadership experience required

DON Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits after 60 days
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Continuing education
• An engaging work environment
• Accepts Medical Marijuana Card candidates
• Growth opportunities plus so much more!

Medical Specialty

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

DON Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday through Friday
• Weekends and Holidays off

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