Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

Description:

Director of Nursing

Sunplex Community Living Center - Ocean Springs, MS

Are you ready to perform the best and most rewarding work of your career!

We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. There, all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients. A director of nursing 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 hospital and patients alike.

Responsibilities

Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN 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 managementRequirements:

Proven experience as director of nursing

In-depth knowledge of hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs of patient care

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

Full-time