Executive - Director Of Nursing - DON

Cynet HealthStaff; York (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an Executive - Director Of Nursing (DON) to lead medical/surgical units and ICU operations. The DON will oversee nursing care, safety, and quality, applying HR and financial management to guide patient services.

Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams is essential to implement policies and ensure regulatory compliance. The role carries 24-hour responsibility for patient care activities and service operations, with a focus on leadership, performance, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state or compact licensure in good standing.
• Specialty and leadership certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing leadership and operations of medical/surgical units and ICU.
• Ensure nursing care, safety, and quality standards.
• Guide provision of nursing services with HR and financial management principles.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and physicians to implement policies and regulations.
• Maintain 24-hour responsibility and accountability for patient care activities and service operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Executive - Director Of Nursing - DON

Profession: Management

Specialty: Director of Nursing

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Monday through Friday

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

License: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state, or Compact licensure in good standing with the Board of Nursing

Certifications: Specialty and leadership certification preferred

Must-Have:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required
• Master's degree in nursing preferred

Description:The Nursing Director is responsible for the ongoing leadership and operations of the medical/surgical units and ICU.They oversee nursing care, safety, and quality.The Nursing Director leverages sound human resource and financial management principles to guide the provision of nursing services to patients and families.This position supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team.Collaboration with physicians is essential for the implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and regulations to facilitate optimal nursing care.The Nursing Director assumes 24-hour responsibility, authority, and accountability for patient care activities and service operations.