Director of Nursing DON

Lancaster, PA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to lead their team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the highest standards of patient care and compliance with regulations while fostering a supportive environment for staff development. Your leadership will drive quality improvement initiatives and enhance the overall care experience for residents. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic organization committed to excellence and innovation in long-term care. If you are passionate about nursing leadership and making a difference, this role is for you!

Benefits

Health & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Awards and recognition programs

Opportunity to grow with an expanding company

Supportive Regional Team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and active RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Director of Nursing in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality resident care meets regulatory standards.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and manage nursing staff performance.
• Assist in the recruitment and training of nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Quality Assurance

Infection Control Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Development

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Active RN License in Pennsylvania

Job description

Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team.

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement – pursue your education!
• Awards and recognition programs
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding company
• Supportive Regional Team

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Ensuring nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident/patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
2. Ensuring compliance with state, federal and licensing agency regulatory standards.
3. Leading and/or participating in Quality Improvement (QI) groups and other multidisciplinary meetings.
4. May assist with recruiting, hiring, providing orientation/training, and retaining a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of nursing services.
5. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
6. Assists with scheduling and performing rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
7. Assists in maintaining administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
8. Responsible for quality assurance, infection control, and the development of staff.
9. Helps develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident population.
10. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
11. Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications.
12. May occasionally be required to perform patient care duties.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Active RN License in the State of Pennsylvania.
3. Minimum of 1 year professional nursing experience in long-term care setting.
4. Minimum of 2 years experience working as a DON.
5. Possess a working knowledge and ability to apply standards of professional nursing practice in job situations.
6. Ability to develop nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards, and facility philosophy of care.
7. Knowledge of and ability to apply current principles of infection control to facility and resident specific situations.
8. Knowledge of MDS and Care Planning Process.
9. Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of nursing in long term care.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.