Director of Nursing DON

Johnson Consulting; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consulting firm is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) for their ambulatory surgery center in Altoona, PA. The DON will oversee nursing duties, manage patient care, and ensure effective communication with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in nursing, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in nursing or related medical fields.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage nursing roles and duties at the surgery center.
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior.
• Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Rapport-building

Tools

Medical software

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to join our client's team at the Center for the Surgical Arts in Altoona, PA. The DON will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients at our ambulatory surgery center.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage nursing roles and duties at the surgery center
• Establish and confirm treatment plans with referral coordinators and physicians
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
• Communicate with physicians and specialists regarding patient care
• Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Manage referrals to and from other healthcare professionals and facilities
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Provide advice and emotional support to patients and families

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in nursing or related medical fields
• Familiarity with medical software and equipment
• Strong rapport-building skills with patients
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Company Description: Johnson Consulting LLC is a healthcare consulting firm specializing in managing various medical specialties for private practices. We operate nearly 50 locations across four states and are recognized as one of the top ten medical practice management firms in the country by Healthcare Business Review. Our services include access to capital, project management, practice management, operations expertise, long-term strategy and implementation, ancillary service management, outsourced CFO work, vendor management, and consulting. Our team comprises highly experienced professionals dedicated to excellence and growth.