Title: Director of Nursing (DON)
Location: St Ignace, MI
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually.
Skilled nursing facility located St Ignace, MI. Dual license for both skilled and basic care, long term care as well as short term rehab care, accommodations for residents requiring Hospice Care, nursing care, restorative care, activities and Social Services.
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all nursing services in a nursing home or long-term care facility. The DON ensures high-quality resident care, compliance with federal and state regulations, and effective leadership of nursing staff. This position is very hands on, working directly with our staff, residents and family members.
The Director of Nursing responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
Oversee
all nursing services to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.
Ensure proper assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care.
Monitor resident outcomes and address quality-of-care concerns.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Supervise and support nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nurse managers).
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate nursing staff.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive work environment.
Address staff performance issues and conduct disciplinary actions when necessary.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CMS, state health departments).
Prepare for and participate in surveys, inspections, and audits.
Develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with regulations.
Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CMS, state health departments).
Prepare
for and participate in surveys, inspections, and audits.
Develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with regulations.
Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Ensure ongoing education, training, and competency evaluations for nursing staff.
Stay current with best practices in long-term care nursing.
Promote infection control, safety, and risk management programs.