Director of Nursing (DON)
Company: AHC Cumberland LLC
Location: Kingston Springs
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Join Our Team as a Director of Nursing (DON)!
The purpose of this position is to manage the nursing department
and administer the nursing programs in compliance with state and
federal regulations as well as company policy and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:--- Plan, develop, organize,
implement, evaluate and direct the Nursing Services Department, as
well as related programs and activities, in compliance with rules
and regulations governing long term care facilities, employers and
in accordance with facility policy.
Includes:o Licensed staffo Nursing assistants and orderlieso
Print-outs of physicians' orderso Physician visitso
Recertificationso Medication reviewso Time scheduleso In-serviceso
Infection Controlo Utilization review
--- Recognize and respond to changes in patients' conditions and
document observations, interventions and outcomes.--- Perform
emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR).--- Arrange for and oversee the admission, transfer and
discharge of patients.--- Develop, maintain and periodically update
written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day
functions of the nursing department.--- Participate in surveys made
by authorized government agencies.--- Determine the staffing needs
of the Nursing Services Department, assist with the recruitment and
hiring of staff.--- Facilitate the coordination of nursing services
and other departments to maintain quality care for patients.---
Conduct employee performance evaluations and counseling and monitor
tardiness, absenteeism and disciplinary situations to ensure
quality care for patients.--- Review, monitor, intervene and
document complaints and grievances from patients, families,
visitors and employees.--- Prepare reports and recommendations for
the Administrator regarding the operation of the Nursing Services
Department.--- Participate in various committees of the facility;
such as care plans, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget,
quality assessment and assurance, ADA compliance committee, etc,
and those assigned by the Administrator.--- Oversee and approve the
scheduling of personnel; as well as the daily assignments of
individuals working in the Nursing Services Department.--- Make
routine rounds and authorize or conduct tours with others, such as
the Administrator, physicians, other facility staff, government
representatives, visitors and others.--- Monitor the workplace for
possible health and safety hazards and assist in the development
and presentation of routine health, safety and back care training
programs to prevent worker injuries.--- Prepare or assist in the
preparation and implementation of the Nursing Services Department
budget and submit recommendations.--- Ensure that equal opportunity
policy and anti-discrimination policies are adhered to in all
employment decisions.--- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of
records, conditions and other information relating to patients,
employees and facility.--- Establish and encourage an atmosphere of
optimism, warmth, and interest in patients' personal and health
care needs.--- Audit documentation for errors or inconsistencies
and make necessary corrections, or document reasons for corrections
not made.--- Review and determine that personnel have the required
licensure and/or certification for meeting state and/or federal
requirements.--- Assist the Administrator in developing,
implementing and updating written procedures for discharge
planning.--- Inventory, identify and monitor the storage of
equipment, supplies, etc.--- Maintain a reference library of
written nursing materials that assist the Nursing Services
Department in meeting patients' needs.--- Perform other related
duties as assigned by the Administrator.
Required Skills:--- Communication skills and active listening---
Possesses good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or
difficult situations. Responds promptly to customer's needs. ---
Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results. Able
to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or
complexity.--- Upholds organizational values and abides by state
and federal regulations. Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA
information. Treats others with respect.--- Seeks increased
responsibility. Sets self-improvement goals linked to the
organizational goals.--- Demonstrates knowledge of the position and
industry. Seeks additional information. --- Maintains high level of
performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and
thoroughness.--- Displays ease working with others. Contributes
ideas and skills to team. Puts success of team above own interests.
--- Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate
conclusion. Solves problems in a timely manner.--- Is consistently
at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered.
Arrives at meetings on time.
Required Work Experience:--- Three (3) years' experience in
supervision of others in a hospital, long term care facility, or
other health care institution. --- Minimum of one (1) year
experience implementing total patient care and care planning. ---
Minimum of six (6) months experience managing a nursing
department.Education Requirements: --- Bachelor's Degree preferred,
Registered Nursing Degree required.License/Certification
Requirements: --- Registered Nursing License.
Other Requirements:--- Position may require unscheduled overtime,
week-end work.--- Must be willing and able to work flexible
hours--- Travel requiredRequired Computer Software: --- Advanced
Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Access, Power Point and Word ---
Ability to learn HRIS and/or applicant tracking systems---
OutlookEquipment Used --- Standard Office Equipment--- Computer
Physical Requirements:--- Job may require frequent lifting of
objects up to 40 pounds. --- Subject to standing, walking, sitting,
bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling.--- Work is
typically performed in a standard office environment; well-lit;
comfortable temperature controlled; above-average conversational
noise is frequent. --- The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required Safety
Expectations:--- Working safely and follow safety rules.--- Report
unsafe working conditions and behaviors.--- Take reasonable and
prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe
practices. Supervisory Responsibilities:--- Supervises support
staff including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing
performance, recommending salary increases, promotions or
discharges.--- Supervisor frequently determines priorities.---
Occasionally needs manager's direction due to extraordinary
circumstances.
Competencies:--- Analytical Thinking: Able to gather and analyze
data and reach appropriate conclusion; Solves problems in a timely
manner.--- Customer Service: Possesses good interpersonal skills
while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; Responds
promptly to customer's needs.--- Accountability: Accepts
responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; Able to
maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.---
Attendance: Consistently at work and on time; Ensures work
responsibilities are covered; Arrives at meetings on time.---
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; Listens
and gets clarification.--- Ethical Behavior: Upholds organizational
values and abides by state and federal regulations; Maintains
confidentiality of HIPAA information; Treats others with
respect.--- Initiative: Seeks increased responsibility; sets
self-improvement goals linked to the organizational goals.--- Job
and Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the position and
industry; Seeks additional information. --- Productivity and
Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while
demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.--- Teamwork:
Displays ease working with others; Contributes ideas and skills to
team; Puts success of team above own interests.
EducationRequired
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