Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN preferred. Holds current registered nurse license in ME. Five (5) years in management/leadership position in addition to long term care experience is preferred. Acute/Rehabilitation experience preferred. Basic Life Support desired, but not required. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required.
Position Summary
- Under general supervision, plans, organizes staffs, directs and controls nursing services provided within the facility/department so that services are delivered in an efficient, expeditious, courteous and professional manner and in compliance with the Company standards of care and all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The DON has the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties and assumes the role of administrator in his/her absence.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Nursing Process: Develops, interprets, implements, and evaluates standards of care, policies and procedures for all patient/resident populations.
- Develops, revises, and implements Nursing Department standards, policies and procedures, for all patient/resident populations.
- Assures patient/resident rights by directing and/or providing care which considers each patient’s/resident’s value and belief system.
- Functions as a patient/resident advocate providing information and assuring confidentiality of information of records.
- Prepares and directing staff nurses to recognize potential problems, mobilize resources, and take appropriate action.
- Directs staff in responding to complex patient/resident care priorities.
- Acts as a role model and facilitator for Nursing Department collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Attends team meetings.
- Ensures and maintains the competencies of the nursing staff.
- Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to provide safe care to patients/residents.
- Clarifies nursing protocols and procedures with physicians and department heads.
- Insures the safe administration of medications per protocols in conjunction with the pharmacy.
- Collaborates with the Admissions Director, Case Manager and Medical Director on infection control issues, nursing care requirements, and psychsocial, behavioral, spiritual and cultural issues.
