DON/DNS Director of Nursing

Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead our Nursing Department in a large Queens facility. The DON will work with the Administrator to drive high-quality resident care and oversee nursing operations.

The ideal candidate will have NY RN licensure, prior DON/DNS experience in a skilled nursing setting, strong leadership and communication skills, and solid clinical knowledge, including EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in NY
• Experience as DON/DNS in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Strong clinical background and knowledge
• Familiarity with EMR systems
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the Nursing department operations
• Ensure care complies with laws, regulations, and standards
• Supervise nursing staff in the facility
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
• Oversee nursing employee conduct

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

RN licensed NY

EMR systems knowledge

Nursing administration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

A large Queens facility is actively seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead our Nursing Department.

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership and supervisory skills and will work closely with the Administrator and supervisors on the overall success of the facility. The salary and benefits will be very competitive and commensurate with experience.

The Director of Nursing will be responsible to:

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care
• Ensure that all care being provided is in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and standards
• Supervise all nursing staff in the facility
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
• Oversee nursing employee conduct

Requirements:

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of NY
• Past experience working as a DON/DNS in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to manage a team of nursing staff
• Strong clinical background and knowledge
• Knowledge of EMR systems
• Excellent communication skills