Director Of Nursing (DON)

ProMotion Healthcare Services; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Director Of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing operations and ensure quality care in accordance with regulations. The role requires strong leadership skills, a valid nursing license, and experience in personal/assisted living settings. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Awards and recognition programs

Opportunity to grow with an expanding company

Supportive Regional and Corporate Team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year professional nursing experience in a Personal / Assisted Living Setting.
• Previous DON experience required.
• Ability to develop nursing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department.
• Conduct daily rounds to supervise and evaluate staffing needs.
• Prepare facility for Department of Human Services Survey.

Skills

Professional nursing practice

Infection control

MDS and Care Planning Process

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Active RN /LPN License in Pennsylvania

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Purpose of Your Job Position

To plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

• Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate.
• Performs the duties of the Administrator during their absence from the facility.
• Implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect facility mission and philosophy.
• Conducts education, infection control, quality assurance and admission screening functions as assigned.
• Utilizes resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Responsible for making daily rounds on unit to supervise, observe, examine, interview residents, evaluate staffing needs, monitor regulatory compliance, to achieve the care environment and to evaluate staff interactions and clinical skills competency.
• Screens prospective admissions for level of care and anticipated needs required by federal regulations. Collects and reviews available records, interviews resident, designated family members with consent of resident and legal representative. Conveys information to unit staff and assists staff to prepare for admissions of new resident.
• Prepares facility for Department of Human Services Survey.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN /LPN License in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 1 year professional nursing experience in a Personal / Assisted Living Setting.
• Previous DON experience required.
• Possess a working knowledge and ability to apply standards of professional nursing practice in job situations.
• Ability to develop nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards, and facility philosophy of care.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current principles of infection control to facility and resident specific situations.
• Knowledge of MDS and Care Planning Process.
• Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of Personal Care / Assisted Living Home Setting.

We Value You!

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Awards and recognition programs
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding company
• Supportive Regional and Corporate Team