Director of Nursing DON

**Position Available: Director of Nursing, RN**

Springs of Red Oak  is actively seeking applications for the position of Registered Nurse (RN) to join our esteemed team in the role of Director of Nursing. Apply conveniently online or visit us in person at 260 Lakepark Dr, Hot Springs, AR 71901, to complete an application and engage in an interview. We are excited about the prospect of meeting you soon! Comprehensive training will be provided for this position.

**Job Title:** Director of Nursing, RN

**Great Benefits:**

- Medical, Dental, Vision

- 401K

- Daily Pay

- Life Insurance

- Paid Time Off

**Job Description:**

**Universal Precautions Apply**

**Name:**

Date of Hire:

**Department Assigned:**

Supervisor:

**Shift Assignment:**

Duty Hours:

**Purpose of Your Job Position:**

As the Director of Nursing, your primary responsibility is to provide leadership and oversight to the nursing team, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards. This pivotal role focuses on maintaining the highest quality of care, guided by the Director of Nursing Services.

**Delegation of Authority:**

As the Director of Nursing, you are granted the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability required to execute your assigned duties effectively.

**Job Functions:**

While this job description aims to be comprehensive, it does not limit the scope of potential duties. The omission of specific statements does not exclude related or logical assignments.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities:**

**Administrative Functions:**

- Direct daily nursing activities in compliance with regulations.

- Ensure adherence to the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.

- Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.

- Oversee nursing service personnel and their job descriptions.

- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting.

- Participate in the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.

**Charting and Documentation:**

- Complete accident/incident reports.

- Chart all accidents/incidents involving residents.

- Encourage physicians to review and sign orders, progress notes, etc.

- Chart nurses' notes informatively and descriptively.

- Complete and file required record-keeping forms/carts upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.

**Drug Administration Functions:**

- Prepare and administer medications as ordered.

- Verify resident identity before administering medication.

- Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary.

- Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required.

- Review medication records for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policies.

**Personnel Functions:**

- Inform the DON of staffing needs.

- Develop work assignments and assist in completing tasks.

- Make daily rounds to ensure nursing services personnel adhere to standards.

- Report absentee call-ins to the DON.

- Review and address complaints and grievances from assigned personnel.

**Nursing Care Functions:**

- Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and expected arrival times.

- Make rounds with physicians as necessary.

- Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, etc.

- Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members.

- Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services.

- Monitor seriously ill residents and notify physicians of changes in condition.

**Staff Development:**

- Assist in standardizing work methods.

- Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.

**Safety and Sanitation:**

- Monitor personnel to ensure adherence to safety regulations.

- Maintain work areas in a clean and sanitary manner.

- Ensure resident care areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.

- Participate in the facility's Infection Control Program.

**Care Plan and Assessment Functions:**

- Review care plans daily and update as residents' conditions change.

- Ensure nurse's notes reflect that care plans are being followed.

- Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.

**Residents' Rights Functions:**

- Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.

- Monitor nursing care to ensure residents are treated fairly and with respect.

- Ensure all nursing care is provided in privacy, and personnel knock before entering rooms.

- Review and address resident complaints and grievances, maintaining a written record.

If you are a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individual committed to making a positive impact on residents' lives, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Nursing position at  Springs of Red Oak, located at 260 Lakepark Dr, Hot Springs, AR 71901.