Director of Nursing (DON)

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

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group, a leading healthcare provider, is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing staff and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. The role involves administrative decision-making, staff management, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and relevant nursing qualifications.

Benefits

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated administrative and supervisory skills.
• Management experience preferred.
• Ability to manage diverse activities in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direction and supervision of nursing staff and activities.
• Ensure compliance with nursing practice standards and promote optimal healthcare delivery.
• Oversee quality improvement activities and manage nursing expenses.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent preferred

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current RN license in the state of employment

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the direction and supervision of nursing staff and activities, ensuring efficiency in meeting departmental goals and objectives. The DON makes administrative decisions based on knowledge of long-term care policies and nursing standards, and ensures compliance with nursing practice standards to promote optimal healthcare delivery. Responsibilities include interpreting and implementing administrative and resident care policies, interviewing and hiring nursing management and supervisory staff, assigning professional staff, and evaluating personnel.

The DON chairs supervisory and nurse manager meetings, conducts departmental meetings to encourage participation in policy formulation, and coordinates activities across nursing neighborhoods. The role involves fostering harmonious relationships with staff, residents, and visitors, planning staff development programs, managing nursing staff, and analyzing service quality for improvements. The DON oversees quality improvement activities and ensures their integration into the community’s overall quality program.

Additional duties include communicating with the VP and Senior Administrator on approvals, assisting with compliance to state, federal, and Joint Commission standards, managing nursing expenses, and approving invoices. Infection Preventionist duties involve specialized training, developing infection control programs, overseeing antibiotic stewardship, and participating in quality and safety committees. The DON also develops action plans, reviews policies annually, educates staff and residents on infection control, and collaborates on occupational health and safety.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license in the state of employment
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent preferred
• Three to five years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated administrative and 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 as required
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping

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

Category: RN