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Sweden Valley Manor
Director of Nursing
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What they do
A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
$143,938 / year median in Pennsylvania
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Director of Nursing manages and directs resident care within the nursing department in-order to maintain resident standards of care and ensure that each resident functions at his/her highest level. Responsibilities for a Director of Nursing (DON):- Coordinates resident care through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings
- Ensures that staffing is adequate to meet State and Federal requirements
- Guides nursing department in adherence to all state and federal regulations
- Evaluates and disciplines nursing personnel according to HCF policy
- Supervises the maintenance of nursing and medical treatments and related services executed by nursing personnel
- Participates in the QA process
- Ensures availability of nursing supplies and equipment
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining his/her own professional competence
- Verifies that the nursing personnel have valid and current licenses as required by the State in which they work
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse with the State Board of Nursing. CPR certification recommended. Benefits of for theDirector of Nursing:
- Promotion opportunities
- Flexibility
- Education/Learning
- Competitive benefit package What we look for in a