What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at HighTree?
The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing the nursing department including (but not limited to):
• Overseeing all nursing department activities, including the management and oversight of nurse managers, supervisors, nurses, and CNAs
• Reporting to the facility adminsitrator
• Maintaining high standards of care for all residents
• Managing patients’ data and medical records as confidential records
• Communicating with doctors, patients and family members about patient health
• Recruiting, training and onboarding new nursing staff
• Providing ongoing education to nursing team
• Implementing current and new processes and procedures and training Nurses on policies
• Ensuring strict compliance with all applicable regulations
• Fostering a warm, safe, and comfortable living and working environment for facility residents and staff
