Director of Nursing (DON)

The Blossoms at White Hall; Leitner (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blossoms at White Hall in Arkansas is seeking a skilled nursing leader to oversee nursing services and supervise the Therapy Department, ensuring high-quality care for adult and geriatric residents.

Under the Administrator, you will ensure 24/7 resident care, maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, participate in budgeting and staffing, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current valid RN license in the state where the facility resides.
• At least 1 year of experience in nursing service administration; geriatric/rehabilitative nursing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state, federal, and local long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services staff and therapy department supervision.
• Act as facility representative in the administrator's absence.
• Manage resident care 24/7 in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Incorporate age-specific development factors into care plans.
• Provide care for residents with dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, wounds, and other special needs.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and termination of nursing personnel.
• Organize staff development and ensure documentation reflects care.
• Ensure staffing levels meet resident needs and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to budgeting for nursing services.
• Stay updated on Health Department directives and ensure implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary team

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN) in good standing

Job description

Are you a skilled nursing professional with a passion for leadership and providing exceptional care to adult and geriatric residents?

• Under the guidance of the Administrator, assume authority, responsibility, and accountability for nursing services staff and supervision of the Therapy Department.
• Act as the facility's representative and assume responsibility in the absence of the Administrator.
• Manage resident care 24/7, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate expertise in age-specific developmental factors relevant to adult and geriatric residents, incorporating them into care plans.
• Possess the necessary skills and techniques to care for residents with specialized needs, such as therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease, and wound care.
• Attend mandatory in-services annually to enhance knowledge and maintain compliance.
• Actively participate as a valued member of the interdisciplinary team under the guidance of the Administrator.
• Exhibit flexibility in adjusting to changes in shift assignments to meet the needs of residents and their families.
• Ensure residents receive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services as required.
• Successfully complete specialized dementia unit orientation as applicable.
• Adhere to the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct during all work functions.
• Develop and update statements of philosophy and objectives that reflect the desired standard of nursing care in the facility.
• Supervise, evaluate, counsel, and discipline inter-departmental personnel.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and termination of nursing personnel.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels for each unit/shift to meet residents' needs.
• Actively participate in coordination of resident services through departmental and staff committee meetings.
• Organize staff development programs to enhance knowledge of quality resident care.
• Review and ensure that all documentation accurately reflects nursing care and resident responses to care.
• Contribute to planning and budgeting for nursing services.
• Review nursing requirements of each admitted resident and involve physicians in resident care planning.
• Stay updated on Health Department Directives and ensure their implementation by staff.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with State Code Requirements.

Education/Experience:

• Possess a current, valid Nursing License as a registered professional nurse in good standing in the state where the facility resides.
• Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in nursing service administration, with preference for additional education or experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of state, federal, and local regulations pertaining to long-term care.