Director of Nursing DON - Bangor, United States - Inficare

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title Director of Nursing DON
Contract Tenure XX Weeks (Extendable)

Location:
Bangor ME XX4X1


Shift:
Days, Monday-Friday

Pay Upto XXXX/hr on WX + XXXXXX Weekly Stipend

Job Requirements
Active RN License for ME state or Compact state license
BLS, Preferably from AHA
Covid Vaccination Card (Religious/Medical Exemptions accepted)

Job Summary:

Essential Job Functions:
Under general supervision, plans, organizes staffs, directs and controls nursing services provided within the

facility/department

so that services are delivered in an efficient, expeditious, courteous and professional manner and in compliance with the Company standards of care and all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

The DON has the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties and assumes the role of administrator in his/her absence.

Requirements
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel,

patients/residents,

family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term.

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and nonprofessional personnel.

Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult

patients/residents.

Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

Must be able to relate information concerning a patient's/resident's condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN preferred.
Holds current registered nurse license in state that facility/unit is located.
Five (X) years in

management/leadership

position in addition to long term care experience is preferred.
Acute/Rehabilitation

experience preferred.
Basic Life Support desired, but not required.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required.

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