Director of Nursing (DON)

SEAL ROCK HEALTHCARE AT ATLANTIC HEIGHTS; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as a Director of Nursing (DON) in Saco, ME. This role involves overseeing nursing operations, staff development, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Candidates must be licensed registered nurses in Maine with relevant leadership experience.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer paid life insurance

Flexible savings account

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of nursing and leadership experience required.
• Must have CPR certification.
• Experience with policy development and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Lead staff recruitment, training, and evaluation activities.
• Manage fiscal operations related to the Nursing Services department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse License in Maine

Tools

Electronic medical records

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Seal Rock Healthcare, part of the Atlantic Heights Community, is a fully-licensed Medicaid/Medicare-certified facility offering 105 beds. Our Maintenance Team at Seal Rock supports our entire Atlantic Heights Community which includes The Inn, an 80 apartment assisted living and The Cottages, 45 independent living cottages. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, the Atlantic Heights Community follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in long term care, assisted living and senior living.

Director Of Nursing Job Summary

As a director of nursing (DON) you plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Company standards.

What We Are Looking For In Our Amazing Candidates

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate work activities of nursing personnel.
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
• Coach and develop staff, engaging in the growth of your leadership team
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct professional and non-professional staff.
• Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
• Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL

• Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
• Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.
• Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other professional and non-professional staff.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility.
• Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures.
• Maintain skills in order to provide direct nursing care as necessary.
  
  

OPERATIONS

• Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Services department.
• Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
• Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
• Use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
• Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
• Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Work with leadership team to establish appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift based upon budgeted NHPPD
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Experience: Two to four years of related nursing and leadership experience
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Solid computer skills – both personal computer and electronic medical record
• Strong leadership skills, ability to develop new strengths and skills
• Analytical skills and abilities to turn data into action; moving your facility forward
• Strong reasoning skills, good judgment, and critical thinking skills
  
  

Requirements

• Currently a registered nurse /licensed in Maine.
• CPR Certification upon hire or obtain it during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
  
  

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
  
  

As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our Residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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