Executive - Director Of Nursing - DON

Cynet HealthStaff; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an Executive Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing services in a long-term care facility. You will plan, organize, staff, direct, and control nursing operations, ensuring care is delivered efficiently and in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The successful candidate will hold a RN license, preferably a BSN, with at least five years in a leadership role and long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN preferred.
• Five years in a management/leadership position, in addition to long-term care experience preferred.
• Acute/Rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Independent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws and regulations concerning long-term care.
• Ability to handle difficult patients/residents.

Responsibilities

• Develops, interprets, implements, and evaluates standards of care, policies, and procedures for all patient populations.
• Directs staff in responding to complex patient care priorities and ensures safe administration of medications.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe care and coordinates with physicians and department heads.
• Maintains competencies of the nursing staff and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Plans staffing, budgeting, and administrative duties; conducts performance evaluations and staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Independent decision-making

Regulatory knowledge

Staff management

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Executive - Director Of Nursing - DON

Profession: Management

Specialty: Nursing

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Varied

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum 3 years

License: Current Registered Nurse License

Certifications: Basic Life Support desired

Must-Have:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN preferred.
• Five years in a management/leadership position, in addition to long-term care experience preferred.
• Acute/Rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Independent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws and regulations concerning long-term care.
• Ability to handle difficult patients/residents.

Description:Under general supervision, plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and controls nursing services provided within the facility.Services are delivered efficiently, courteously, and professionally in compliance with standards of care and all federal, state, and local regulations.The Director of Nursing has the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties.Assumes the role of administrator in their absence.Although this job description is intended to be complete, omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar or related.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

CLINICAL COMPONENTDevelops, interprets, implements, and evaluates standards of care, policies, and procedures for all patient populations.Assures patient rights by directing and providing care that considers each patient’s value and belief system.Functions as a patient advocate, providing information and assuring confidentiality of records.Prepares and directs staff nurses to recognize potential problems, mobilize resources, and take appropriate action.Directs staff in responding to complex patient care priorities.Acts as a role model for collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.Ensures and maintains the competencies of the nursing staff.Collaborates with other healthcare team members to provide safe care.Clarifies nursing protocols with physicians and department heads.Ensures the safe administration of medications according to protocols.Collaborates on infection control issues and nursing care requirements.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENTActs as an advocate for safe delivery of patient care.Participates in committee meetings and in-services.Maintains a current Registered Nurse License and CPR certification.Demonstrates setup, operation, and troubleshooting of nursing equipment.Assures that Universal Precautions procedures are followed.Maintains a safe therapeutic environment for patients and families.Monitors the quality of medical records through chart reviews and audits.Identifies aspects of care for quality improvement monitoring and participates in data collection activities.Serves on various committees as appointed, including Infection Control and Quality Improvement.

EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTCommunicates knowledge to meet the needs of patients and staff.Acts as a consultant and participates in the development of interdisciplinary education plans.Identifies staff learning needs and assists in developing educational programs.Utilizes advanced nursing expertise as a resource consultant for staff.Provides opportunities for student affiliations and acts as a preceptor as appropriate.Encourages participation in educational programs that contribute to improvement in nursing practice.Cultivates a network of contacts within the healthcare community.

MANAGEMENT COMPONENTResponsible for coordinating patient care.Maintains appropriate staffing levels and selects nursing staff.Provides ongoing counseling regarding job performance and adherence to policies.Ensures completion of performance evaluations.Mediates staff conflicts following facility policies.Evaluates clinical competency and makes recommendations for quality improvement.Directs nursing personnel in emergency situations.Inform facility administrator of significant events and risk management issues.Conducts staff meetings and ensures completion of schedules in a timely manner.Establishes on-call schedules and works weekends/holidays as needed.Assists in planning the nursing service budget.Prepares monthly/annual reports as requested.Manages on-call schedule for the nursing department.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.