Director of Nursing (DON) - Full-Time

Company: Bradford Manor
Location: Bradford
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Manages and directs resident care within the nursing department in-order to maintain resident standards of care and ensure that each resident functions at his/her highest level.

Essential Functions:

• Because HCF exists to care for our residents, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to provide quality care
• Leadership: Ability to take action and achieve results through others
• Commitment to HCF mission, values and philosophy and Service Excellence Initiative
• Must be able to complete performance requirements independently while using good judgment as well as have the ability to harmoniously work with others
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
  Position Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Must follow HCF Policies and Procedures
  • Must meet job related competencies as outlined in the Skills Competency Manual
  • Coordinates resident care through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings
  • Ensures that staffing is adequate to meet State and Federal requirements
  • Guides nursing department in adherence to all state and federal regulations
  • Evaluates and disciplines nursing personnel according to HCF policy
  • Supervises the maintenance of nursing and medical treatments and related services executed by nursing personnel
  • Participates in the QA process
  • Ensures availability of nursing supplies and equipment
  • Assumes responsibility for maintaining his/her own professional competence
  • Verifies that the nursing personnel have valid and current licenses as required by the State in which they work
  • Perform other duties as assigned
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    
    
    • Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
    • Current license as a Registered Nurse with the State Board of Nursing
    • CPR certification recommended

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