Director of Nursing (DON)

Bethesda Health Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing staff and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. The DON will manage nursing activities, participate in quality improvement, and oversee infection control programs. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a current RN license.

Benefits

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Three to five years of recent nursing experience with administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direction and supervision of nursing staff.
• Collaborates to develop departmental policies and coordinates nursing activities.
• Oversees quality improvement activities and manages nursing expenses.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Current RN license

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 full and part-time employees.

Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the direction and supervision of nursing staff and activities, ensuring departmental goals and objectives are met efficiently. This role involves making administrative decisions based on long-term care policies and nursing standards, and ensuring compliance with nursing practice standards to promote optimal healthcare delivery.

The DON interprets and implements administrative and resident care policies as communicated by the VP, Senior Administrator. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring nursing management and supervisory staff, assigning professional staff, evaluating personnel, and leading meetings such as Supervisory and Nurse Manager Meetings.

The DON collaborates with the staff to develop departmental policies, coordinates activities of nursing neighborhoods, and promotes harmonious relationships among nursing staff, medical personnel, residents, and visitors. The role involves planning staff development programs, managing nursing staff, and analyzing and improving nursing services for quality care and efficient staff utilization.

Additional duties include overseeing quality improvement activities, ensuring compliance with State, Federal, and Joint Commission standards, managing nursing expenses, and approving invoices. The DON also fulfills Infection Preventionist duties, including developing infection control programs, overseeing antibiotic stewardship, and leading the Infection and Prevention Control Committee.

The role requires participating in facility assessments, reviewing and updating infection control policies, providing education on infection prevention, and collaborating with other departments on occupational health and safety. Maintaining documentation of infection control activities is essential.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• 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
• One year of management experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and planning skills
• Ability to manage diverse activities in a stressful environment
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, push, and pull as required, using proper techniques
• Manual dexterity and coordination for working with residents and equipment
• Proficiency in documentation and visual acuity

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

Category: RN