A director of nursing (DON) is a registered nurse who supervises the care of all the patients at a health care facility. The director of nursing has special training beyond the training of a staff nurse for the position that pertains to health care management, and in some places, a director of nursing must hold a special license in order to be employed in that capacity.
The director of nursing is one of up to seven directors at a typical health care facility. The other are the directors of food (or dietary) services, social work, activities, business management, housekeeping/laundry, and maintenance. In most facilities, the director of nursing is only second to the facility's administrator, and will fill in in the administrator's absence.
In some facilities, there is also an assistant director of nursing (ADON) who backs up the director of nursing, especially in the DON's absence or off-hours.
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The Nursing Assistant Director - Nursing Home is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing all nursing services. Oversees and manages the team responsible for providing nursing services within a nursing home. Being a Nursing Assistant Director - Nursing Home monitors the quality of resident care and services and makes recommendations and/or adjustments as needed. Ensures compliance with current local, state, and federal standards and regulations. In addition, Nursing Assistant Director - Nursing Home may consult with residents' family members. May require a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Nursing Assistant Director - Nursing Home typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into d
Nursing Director administers the nursing program in a hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service. Being a Nursing Director recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Additionally, Nursing Director requires an advanced degree of nursing. Typically reports to top management. Requires RN license. The Nursing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Nursing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
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