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Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON), Registered Nurse (RN) 100 Edella Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Abington Manor is a 4 Star Quality Facility, and is currently looking for a full time Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team! Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (RN) with leadership experience in long-term care? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for YOU! Benefits of the Director of Nursing (DON) : Competitive Salary and Daily Pay Option! Comprehensive Benefits Plan and 401k Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire! Generous PTO to include holidays, vacation, and sick time. Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs Career Advancement Opportunities Continuous professional and clinical training A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) An employer who cares about YOU Requirements of the Director of Nursing (DON) : Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care Facility, or other related health care Facility. Must have, as a minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in this state Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the Facility Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen. Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON): Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities. Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure. Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care. Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service department Monitor the Facility’s QI, QM, and survey reports. Assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas Provide leadership, education, counseling, and discipline, when appropriate, to assigned CNAs/GNAs and other nursing personnel. Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that assigned CNAs/GNAs and other nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Make changes to assignments based upon resident needs and availability of skilled staff. Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes. Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems or needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine as Director of Nursing (DON)! Apply Today! Abington Manor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.