Traveling DON: Lead Nursing Teams Across Centers

Fundamental; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses paid

Job summary

Fundamental is seeking a Traveling Director of Nursing to serve as Interim DON, traveling to client skilled nursing centers to implement systems, train new Directors of Nursing, and oversee temporary nursing leadership.

The role focuses on managing the Nursing Department, collaborating with other disciplines to ensure quality patient care, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines while implementing patient-centered programs.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator.
• Able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a long term care environment.
• Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN), BSN preferred with a valid RN license.
• Must be able to travel extensively by air and automobile; facilities located in multiple states – overnight travel will be required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective overall management of the Nursing Department on a temporary basis in the assigned region/facility.
• Work with other disciplines to provide quality care to all patients/residents in facility.
• Assist facility to comply with state and federal guidelines/regulations per company policies.
• Work with all facility departments to plan and evaluate patient-centered programming.
• Assist facilities with interpreting and implementing company policies and procedures.

Skills

Skilled communicator

Director

Motivator

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Fundamental is seeking a Traveling Director of Nursing to serve as Interim DON, traveling to client skilled nursing centers to implement systems, train new Directors of Nursing, and oversee temporary nursing leadership.

The role focuses on managing the Nursing Department, collaborating with other disciplines to ensure quality patient care, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines while implementing patient-centered programs.