Director of Nursing (DON)
Director of Nursing (DON)
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Job Description
Overview
The Director of Nursing is instrumental in fostering a positive work environment for all nurses and support staff. You will lead by example and set clear expectations and direction for their work communicate practice changes advocate for nursing needs offer guidance and support collaborate with other staff members and be involved in recruiting coaching and mentoring new nursing staff. All work is performed in compliance to standards and adherence to regulations.
Responsibilities
Job Duties / Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for managing all aspects of our nursing staff to ensure our patients in residence receive quality care that protects their rights dignity and health. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:
- Collaborating with medical mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment
- Leading Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
- Managing nursing operations resources budgets and staffing schedules hiring and training of new staff and conducting performance evaluations
- Ensuring staff adhere to current and new policies and procedures and company Code of Conduct
- Effectively communicate with healthcare staff and correctional staff to coordinate patient care with providers outside of the facility
- Monitoring compliance with sitespecific and company policies and procedures taking appropriate corrective action and ensuring compliance with ACA NCCHC standards
- Ensuring all heath care related equipment and supplies including pharmaceuticals and over the counter medications are appropriately stocked and available at all times
- Supporting staff in developing and maintaining problemsolving and nursing diagnoses competency
- Conducting daily clinical rounds to all designated areas of responsibility to observe and review documentation orders and patient care plans and ensuring objectives are understood and practiced by the nursing staff
- Conducting educational classes inservice training and training staff on new procedures/policies
- Mitigating risks by proactively addressing potential hazards including dangerous work conditions health and safety concerns and reporting issues to company leadership and facility management
- Participating in all monthly quarterly and annual meetings as assigned and required in accordance with contract compliance
Qualifications
Education Licenses / Certifications
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university
- Holds a current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the state of WA
- Possess an active CPR certification
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills
- Three years of clinical and progressive management experience in a government or private organization related to comprehensive medical dental and mental healthcare services within a correctional healthcare or acute care setting
- Ability to manage complex staffing matrices and clinical supplies
- Excellent communication skills with proven experience leading managing and coaching medical staff through complex Human Resource issues and challenges.
- Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques occupational health and safety standards infectious disease management applicable health care laws regulations and procedures for direct health care services.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Integrity professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
- Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds) bend squat reach push pull walk significant distances and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare
NaphCare Benefits for FullTime Employees Include:
- Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
