Director of Nursing (DON-RN) - Gethired

Job Summary

Candidate MUST have a minimum 3+ years experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Home.

ASHFORD HALL

At Ashford Hall, we are proud to be a respected healthcare provider in Irving and North Texas, having served the community for over thirty years. Ashford Hall offers comprehensive rehabilitation therapies for short-term patients, and quality continuous care for long-term residents.

Position Description

Director of Nursing for Ashford Hall – Irving, TX

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (RN's, LVN's, CNA's, Med Aides, etc.)
• Ensure top-quality resident care
• 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 electronic record-keeping procedures
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Report to upper management

Skills

• Proven experience as director of nursing
• In-depth knowledge of hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs of patient care
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
• Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
• Great communication and people skills
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
• Valid nursing and CPR certification

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university.

Experience

• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years’ experience as a fully-functioning SNF/LTC Director of Nursing.
• Must have, as a minimum, six (6) years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse.
• Must have knowledge of EMR - electronic medical record systems, MatrixCare specifically preferred, Microsoft Office suite, and general office machines and equipment.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Salary:

• From $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• SNF DON: 3 years minimum (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location:

• In person

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