Director Of Nursing (DON)
- Full-Time
- Orlando, FL
- Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative an efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. A DON should have once been a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you. The goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support everyone in working to the benefit of facility and residents.
Responsibilities
- Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (RN, LPN, CNA etc.)
- Guide staffing procedures
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
- Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
- Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
- Control budgets and monitor expenditures
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
- Manage record-keeping procedures
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
- Report to upper management
- Participate in rotating weekend on-call
Skills
- Proven experience as director of nursing
- Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
- Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
- Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
- Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
- Great communication and people skills
- Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
- Aptitude in problem-solving
- Degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
- Valid nursing and CPR certification
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orlando, FL 32805: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: One location