Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON)

Position Summary:

Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Clinical/Nursing Services Department to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications:

• Valid California RN license, in good standing, current CPR and BLS certifications
• College/University degree preferred, five (5) years’ experience may substitute for degree
• Minimum, three (3) years’ experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing, preferred
• Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care industry
• Develops, maintains, and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Evaluates department process making recommendations and implementing compliance and quality improvement policies, programs and procedures
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
• Leads by example, working alongside staff members and treating them kindly and professionally at all times and in all circumstances
• Ensures all clinical/nursing personnel comply with established standards
• Maintains and improves as needed the quality of patient care and standards of care
• Interviews, hires, trains and manages employees
• Plans, assigns, and directs work, conducts reviews, delivering discipline and or rewards
• Addresses patient, family and employee complaints, documenting issues, solutions and resolving problems
• Coordinates care services, and the implementation of care plans ensuring the best quality of life possible and for all patients/residents
• Conducts quality assessments including regulatory compliance rounds, in all departments to monitor performance and continuously improve systems, processes and quality
• Develops staffing plans that assure direct care needs are met, recommending quantity and types of personnel necessary to maintain compliance with all requirements, and PPD
• Maintains reference database or other training materials (i.e., PDR’S, Regulations, Standards of Practice, etc.) to assist the department in understanding compliance requirements and empowering them to meeting the day-to-day needs of the residents
• Audits clinical records for accuracy and completeness of comprehensive resident assessments, effective documentation reflecting resident responses to interventions and consistent implementation of plans of care by all staff and professionals, on all shifts
• Leads/Participates in various company meetings and interdisciplinary conferences as needed to develop adequate plans of care

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
• 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
• Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.

La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in San Diego, California. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.