Director of Nursing (DON) - RN
American Health Communities
- Linden, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Nursing Services Department, as well as related programs and activities including, but not limited to:
- Infection Control practices, Utilization review and Triple check, Upkeep of all QA logs, PAE and PASSR log
- Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Arrange for and oversee the admission, transfer and discharge of residents
- Determine the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department, assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff
- Participate in various committees of the facility; such as care plans, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget, quality assessment and assurance, compliance committee, QAPI, etc., and those assigned by the Administrator
- Prepare or assist in the preparation and implementation of the Nursing Services Department budget and submit recommendations
- Preferred Three (3) years’ experience in supervision of others in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution
- Minimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient care and care planning
- Minimum of six (6) months experience in a management position in a nursing department
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Registered Nursing (RN) Degree required
- Registered Nursing (RN) License
- Position may require unscheduled overtime, weekend, and after-hours work
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
- Travel required
- Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds
- Supervises support staff including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions or discharges.
- Associates or better in Nursing
- Bachelors or better in Nursing
- Registered Nurse