Director of Nursing (DON)

Hc; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hc in Morristown, NJ seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead a long-term care facility's nursing department, driving clinical quality and operational excellence. This is a full-time leadership role.

The DON will oversee clinical and administrative functions, mentor nursing supervisors, ensure person-centered care, maintain staffing standards, and uphold policies aligned with evidence-based best practices.

Qualifications

• Must have prior director-level experience in a long-term care setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and supervisory abilities.
• Strong ability to assess operations and drive improvements in a nursing department.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing department operations and clinical quality.
• Oversee daily clinical and administrative functions of the nursing team.
• Ensure residents receive appropriate, person-centered care per care plans.
• Promote evidence-based practices and a commitment to excellence in resident outcomes.
• Act as liaison and advocate for residents and staff.
• Maintain high care standards through onboarding, staff development, and up-to-date policies.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing supervisors and management staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Organizational skills

Staffing management

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON)

We are currently looking for a qualified and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team at a long-term care facility. This is a full-time leadership position.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Evaluate, improve, and implement processes within the nursing department to enhance efficiency and quality of care.
• Oversee all clinical and administrative functions of the nursing team on a daily basis.
• Ensure residents receive appropriate care and services to support their highest level of physical, emotional, and social well-being, in alignment with individualized care plans.
• Promote a care philosophy rooted in evidence-based practices and a commitment to excellence in resident outcomes and quality of life.
• Act as a liaison and advocate for both residents and nursing staff.
• Maintain high standards of care through effective onboarding, ongoing staff development, adequate staffing levels, and up-to-date policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to nursing supervisors and management staff.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care setting is required.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Strong ability to assess operations and implement improvements within a nursing department.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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