RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Outfield Healthcare Partners

Director of Nursing

Outfield Healthcare Partners Kilgore, TX 75662, US

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401 (k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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Your Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) will be responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure. Come apply today!

Your Responsibilities

  • Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
  • Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
  • Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
  • Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

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