Director of Nursing; DON

Overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) plays a pivotal role in the strategic oversight and operational management of nursing services within long-term care facilities. Tasked with ensuring the delivery of high-quality resident care, the DON adheres to federal and state regulatory frameworks while providing effective leadership to nursing staff. This position encompasses hands-on interaction with staff, residents, and families to promote optimal care outcomes.

• Oversight of all nursing operations to guarantee safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery.
• Implementation of comprehensive assessment protocols, care planning, and evaluation processes for resident care.
• Monitoring of resident outcomes, with proactive engagement in quality-of-care concerns.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervision of the nursing workforce (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nurse managers), fostering professional development and positive teamwork.
• Recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Management of staff performance issues, including disciplinary action when warranted.
• Assurance of compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., CMS guidelines).
• Preparation for and participation in various surveys, inspections, and audits.
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures aligning with regulatory standards.
• Leadership in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Commitment to ongoing staff education, training, and competency evaluation in line with best practices in long-term care nursing.
• Promotion of infection control measures, safety protocols, and risk management strategies.

• Strong servant leadership principles and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to serve as a positive role model within the organization.
• In-depth understanding of long-term care regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in multitasking and performance under pressure.
• Robust organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Active Michigan Registered Nurse License (Verified by Nursys).
• Associate Degree in Nursing (required);
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (highly preferred).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior experience as a Director or Assistant Director of Nursing (required).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of nursing experience (required).
• Infection Preventionist Certification (or ability to obtain within six months of hire, with complimentary program available through CMS).
• Familiarity with Matrix EMR (highly preferred).

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification

• Active licensure in the state of Michigan.