The Director of Nursing (DON) provides leadership and direction for the nursing staff while being responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Director of Nursing (DON) interprets and executes administrative, nursing and resident/patient care policies
• Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Nursing
• Direct systems and programs within the department designed to meet regulatory standards
• Assess, coordinate, plan and implement the systems required to deliver a high standard of care to patients/residents
• Define, establish, implement and maintain the standards of care to be delivered
• Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures
• Meet with staff regularly in planning the clinical services, programs and activities of the department and to identify and correct problem areas and improve services
• Establish an interdisciplinary framework within which nursing services can be coordinated to ensure that residents' needs will be met
• The Director of Nursing (DON) reviews all incident and accident reports before submitting to Administration and the Medical Director Plan and maintain a Master Staffing Plan
• Establish and maintain qualifications and functions for each nursing position
• Collaborate with other departments and disciplines in meeting the residents' needs
• Recommend standard supply levels and equipment purchases to the Administrator
• Actively participate in committees such as QA/PI, Infection Control, Safety, Ethics, Leadership and others
• The Director of Nursing investigates reports of resident abuse and reports findings to Administration and DOH when appropriate
• Participates in pre-admission screening process for all resident referrals
• Oversees CMI data collection and submission to DOH
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
• Participates in QA/PI Programs by providing for the collection and analysis of data for the continuous quality improvement program
• Oversees performance improvement activities as outcome measurements necessitate
• Ensures the nursing units are adequately supplied with medical, nursing, linen, and stationary supplies in order to perform nursing tasks and patient/resident care
• The Director of Nursing ensures residents’ safety in accordance with resident safety program
• Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programs

QUALIFICATIONS for the Director of Nursing Position:

• Current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Health Administration is preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of OBRA, Joint Commission and State Rules and Regulations
• Must be CPR/BLS certified
• Computer and word processing skills
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in acute care setting
• 2+ years’ experience in sub-acute and geriatrics setting preferred
• 4+ years’ experience in nursing administration