River Ridge is recruiting for a DON ( Director of Nursing) for our SNF and long-term care facility. You will work with the Administrator and Staff in a supportive and collaborative environment, ensuring our residents' high standard of care. Ideal candidates must have experience working in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
Job Summary:
- DON must direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing personnel and nursing operations
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
- Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures
- DON will be required to support, supervise, train, and motivate nurses and certified nursing assistants
- Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
- DON must be knowledgeable of Federal and State guidelines
- Ensuring there is adequate nursing staff and each team member is fully trained
- Being knowledgeable of incidents at the facility
- Assessing the health needs of each resident
Requirements
- Three (3) years of management experience working as a DON or ADON in an SNF
- Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
- Excellent knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
- Good at developing and maintaining good working relationships
- Great communication and people skills
- Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
- Must have an Associate degree (A.A.S) in nursing or administration
- Valid nursing and CPR certification, a plus
- Must have an RN license for the state
Job Type: Full-time
A highly competitive salary with excellent benefits, including 401k, medical, dental and other perks.
Come and join our team!