Director of Nursing

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The Director of Nursing’s (DON) primary responsibility is to ensure the provision of quality nursing care on a 24‑hour basis in accordance with federal, state, local and professional standards, guidelines, and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for the recruitment and hiring of both licensed and non‑licensed personnel. This position monitors the job performance of the nursing staff, monitors Nursing Department performance evaluations, and completes performance evaluations of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs who work in the nursing department.

The DON monitors the staffing levels of various nursing sections; and as necessary, directs staff rotations and reschedules personnel to meet increased or decreased nursing service demands.

The DON develops nursing service objectives, policies and procedures and directs the implementation of these objectives. The incumbent continuously monitors federal and state guidelines and requirements and revises departmental procedures accordingly. This position also monitors on‑going staff development programs for all nursing personnel. The Director of Nursing functions as a liaison between the residents, their families, staff and the general public – responding to inquiries and providing information on nursing care and services.

The position assists with the preparation of the departmental annual budget and maintains the operating budgets for personnel and medical equipment and makes budget recommendations as to the purchase of such equipment.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing and implementing infection control, pharmaceutical and physical/chemical restraining policies and procedures, and assures that committee recommendations are carried out.

Purpose of Position: To provide quality nursing care, with a positive professional attitude, to patients using the Nursing Process, following established policy and procedures, and adhering to current nursing standards of practice.

Mission of Department: The nursing department at Scott County Hospital is dedicated to providing care that promotes the physical, spiritual, emotional and mental well‑being of the people we serve. Nursing associates are expected to support the mission by exemplifying teamwork as the core of how we work; honesty and loyalty to one another and the organization; patients at the center of all we do and pride in a job well done.

• Develop, maintain, and implement nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational polices while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in the determination of wage increases, and implements discipline according to operational polices.
• Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.
• Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet patient needs and regulatory and budgetary standards.
• Oversees the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assures sufficient staff are hired.
• Oversees and supervises development and delivery of in‑service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care.
• Performance rounds to observe care and to interview staff, patients, families or other interested parties.
• Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Monitors nursing staff compliance with the infection control program.
• Is an active member of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Committee.
• Coordinates and/or develops on‑going QA activities for nursing services.
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department.
• Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to…