Nursing Director administers the nursing program in a hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service. Being a Nursing Director recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Additionally, Nursing Director requires an advanced degree of nursing. Typically reports to top management. Requires RN license. The Nursing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Nursing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for upholding the standards of care established by regulatory and accrediting bodies.
The Director of Nursing provides oversight and direction to all direct care nursing staff.
The DON ensures that the unit is staffed safely and according to protocol; providing assistance as needed to the nursing staff with regard to decision making, clinical judgement issues, medical staff communication, as well as providing direct patient care when indicated.
Assumes nursing administrator on call duties when indicated.
Participates in the QAPI /Infectious Disease process with monitoring, tracking and analyzing nursing data.
Coordinates the performance of nursing care to patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
Completes performance evaluations for nursing staff as scheduled.
Actively works with Intake and the Service Development Department to facilitate admissions into the facility in a timely manner.
Maintains knowledge of admission criteria and accurately documents admission criteria for new admissions.
Functions as a member of the Utilization and Treatment Team to participate in the communication of identified patient goals, interventions, and assessment.
The DON acts as a resource for all administrative, nursing, and direct care staff in formulation of policies, procedures, forms, and process that directly affect the nursing department and patient care.
The DON is charged with ensuring survey readiness through regulatory compliance and quality standards of care.
The DON collaborates on facilities’ projects and program development to oversee the safe accurate, development, and implementation of patient care.
Participates as a member of the leadership team within the facility.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing minimum, with MSN oversight.
License: RN License through the state board of nursing
Experience: 5 years and above management or related experience, 2-5 years ICU or LTACH experience preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Photo ID
Social Security Card/Driver’s License
Primary Source Verification of education
Copy of clinical license
CPR
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