Activity Director - Nursing Home plans, implements, and evaluates activities for nursing home residents. Designs programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Being an Activity Director - Nursing Home may also manage the facility's volunteer program. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Activity Director - Nursing Home may require certification as Activity Director. Typically reports to a department head. The Activity Director - Nursing Home manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Activity Director - Nursing Home typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Director of Nursing is responsible for all nursing staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and the non-licensed personnel who provide direct patient care on 24-hour basis seven days a week. The DON must answer for the activities of all her/his staff, as well as bear the responsibility of safety in the workplace. Any problems in patient care such as lack of inadequate staffing ultimately fall on his/her shoulders, and they must make sure those under them are doing their jobs properly and have adequate training and continuing education provided by the Quality Assurance Nurse and/or other training. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established nursing home policies and procedures
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,993.66 - $80,680.53 per year
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