Director of Nursing (DON) - Pelican Health at Charlotte

Director of Nursing (DON)

Pelican Health at Charlotte is a member of the Accordius Health family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Benefits:

Pelican Health at Charlotte offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time off.

Position Description 

A Director of Nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily developed both managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you. The goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support residents and staff alike.

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)
• Guide staffing procedures
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
• Manage record-keeping procedures
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Report to upper management

Requirements of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Current and valid RN license in the state of NC, required. 
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
• Experience working in long-term care. 
• Must have managerial experience. 
• CPR certification

Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.