Director of Nursing

Summary of Position:The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the planning organizing directing coordinating and control of the Hale Ho Aloha Nursing Department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care in accord and with all laws regulations and Hale Ho Aloha standards. Guides the direction administration and development of overall operations towards providing quality patient care. Guides and participates in the development of institutional philosophy objectives and strategy planning. Reports directly to the Administrator for assigned duties and responsibilities. Retains authority responsibility and accountability for all subordinate nursing personnel. Maintains close working relationship with all department Duties:Manages and directs activities of the Hale Ho Aloha Nursing Department:Develops goals objectives philosophy policies and procedures for nursing services. Formulates policies and procedures for interdisciplinary assessment and development of the residents plan of care and implements treatment strategies to promote quality of life for the residents. Ensures proper documentation of assessments observation and treatments performed maintaining confidentiality of resident information. Coordinates all health-care services to meet established goals consistent with the mission objectives and philosophy of Hale Ho collaboration with the Administrator and licensed staff develops the overall plan of care for residents. Creates an organizational structure delineating authority and functional responsibilities that facilitate communication and efficiency. Prepares an operational budget for equipment and personnel with nursing management staff analyzes budget performance throughout the year and evaluates necessary services to maximize efficient utilization of available resources and to support cost participates in Human Resources and Employee Relations activities. Promotes and facilitates an effective working relationship with other departments and services of the interprets and implements administrative policies as established by the the required functions duties responsibilities and qualifications relating to each nursing position and job classification with assistance from the nursing staff Administrator and Human workable staffing plans that meet stated objectives and established nursing standards. Develops and plans recruitment and retention alternatives to ensure continued staffing of the Nursing Department with qualified productive and satisfied personnel. Promotes leadership and management development and recommends relevant programs for professional development of the nursing staff directs the nursing quality assurance and infection control programs and implementation of resolutions to identified the values of Hale Ho Aloha ensuring that the mission and vision of the company are understood and accomplished with consistency. Requirements:BSN degree required; MSN degree State of Hawaii Registered Nurse Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level A required. Re-training once every two Aid & CPR CertificationFive (5) years experience in a supervisory managerial or administrative position in Nursing in hospice long term or acute care exam (within 1 year)2 Step TB Followed by 1 Step TB (within 1 year)2 References RequiredFlexibility to work other times as needed and to attend mandatory written verbal non-verbal and active listening communication with PointClickCare preferred.