Director of Nursing DON

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners invites applications for a Director of Nursing (DON) in St. Louis, MO.

The DON will oversee Nursing Services, ensure compliance with federal, state, and company standards, and supervise 24-hour nursing operations to maintain high-quality resident care. Responsibilities include coordinating care plans, policy communication, admissions involvement, and leading management team discussions.

Qualifications

• RN license and professional nursing degree are required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Five years in long-term or acute care preferred; at least 2 years supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for total resident care in alignment with physician orders and regulations.
• Communicates and interprets policies to nursing staff and monitors practices.
• Participates in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents.
• Contributes to management team discussions and addresses resident status and concerns.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

RN licensure

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Your Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) will be responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation - under the scope of the State'S Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Your Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician's orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Your Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.