Director of Nursing DON

Lake City Scranton Health Care Cener; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to lead their caregiving team. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring quality clinical outcomes and fostering a culture of safety and wellness among patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership, with a commitment to employee relations and customer service excellence. The organization values its staff and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and leading a talented team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance Discount

DailyPay Option

Employee Assistance Plan

Entertainment Ticket Discounts

In-facility Education Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Director of Nursing in long-term care with stable work history.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships and provide superior customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of nursing care and ensure quality outcomes.
• Implement patient care planning in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Emergency Response

Team Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Position Summary

As Director of Nursing (DON), you will be responsible for the overall quality clinical outcomes of the community. Priority one will be quality care, customer service, and employee relations. In addition, regulatory management, attracting and retaining top performing talented team members, as well as the supervision and career coaching of existing team members on staff.

We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our facility’s care-giving team. The successful DON will be responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care for the community. Must value safety, security, and patient wellness above all else. We strive to provide the best care possible while ensuring patient satisfaction in every interaction. The Director of Nursing is responsible for making sure those values are reflected in their staff at all times.

Full-time benefits start on the first day of the month following your start date!

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports practices, philosophy, nursing objectives, and standards of the Nursing Department and participates in the revision of the aforementioned items as necessary to ensure quality care to all patients/residents.
• Ensures implementation of a patient/resident care planning process in compliance with patient/resident needs, facility policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director, and motivator.
• Able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively.
• Desire to enrich resident and staff’s lives.
• 4+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in long-term care - must have stable work history, dedication, and commitment to lead our healthcare team.
• RN (Registered Nurse) in the state of residency; BSN a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive employee and community relationships.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Excellent computer skills coupled with the ability and willingness to learn new systems.
• Knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow all applicable policies and procedures as well as current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care homes.
• Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required.

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full-time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance / Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug-Free, Smoke-Free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.