<span>Director of Nursing -- Skilled Nursing (DON)</span>

$90,000 - $115,000/Yr

East Cleveland Healthcare - Cleveland, TX

Full-time - Senior

Cleveland, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for organizing, directing, and overseeing the nursing team and programs within a skilled nursing facility. This role ensures compliance with facility policies and state and federal regulations while providing high-quality care. The DON has administrative and managerial authority, overseeing the functions, activities, and training of the nursing staff, and is on call 24/7 for clinical and staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and supervise within the prescribed scope of practice for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.
• Develop, review, and revise the philosophy, objectives, and standards of practice for the nursing department.
• Make administrative decisions in the absence of the administrator.
• Review, maintain, and update the nursing department job descriptions and policies and procedures as needed.
• Review and follow the nursing department's budgetary guidelines for operation.
• Ensure staffing schedules are created fairly, updated routinely, and posted for the staff.
• Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan facility services and activities as needed.
• Participate in establishing a competitive wage, salary, and benefit plan for nursing department staff.
• Participate in pre-screening resident referrals for appropriateness of admission.
• Participate in marketing events and initiatives as requested.
• Ensure the admission, transfer, and discharge processes are followed.
• Cooperate in the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary approach to health care services.
• Ensure RD/Nutrition recommendations are completed timely.
• Ensure Pharmacy recommendations are completed timely.
• Ensure monthly and weekly weights are recorded in the clinical record per facility policy.
• Attend Quality Assurance and Risk Management Meetings, prepare reports, and participate in sub-committees as assigned.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing various medical forms, reports, evaluations, and audits.
• Verify staffing every day and assist with call-offs and staff cancellations.
• Conduct facility investigations in a professional manner with attention to detail.
• Report and investigate all allegations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment in accordance with facility policy and regulations.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure issued by the State Board of Nursing.
• Must have valid CPR certification and maintain active CPR certification throughout employment.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in nursing administration and practice.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations specific to nursing home operation.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 60-70lbs frequently and stand/walk throughout the scheduled shift.
• Knowledge of computer systems and office equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in skilled nursing facility operations.
• Familiarity with quality management and improvement processes.
• Experience in staff training and development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $115,000 per year.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan options.