Director of Nursing (DON)

TITLE: DEPARTMENT: SUPERVISION:

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

NURSING POSITION GOAL: As a member of the facility management team, the Director of Nursing provides direction and management activities to the nursing staff and ensures that person- center quality care is provided. This position supports the efforts of maintaining compliance with State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures.

ENVIRONMENT: Geriatric care is provided in a one-story attractive facility to residents of Humphreys County Nursing Home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Job Responsibility:

Demonstrates Appropriate Knowledge and skills Necessary to Plan, Coordinate, Organize, and Supervise the Department of Nursing Services.

Conducts chart reviews according to policy and procedure 100% of the time.

Knowledgeable of medical terms, medical abbreviations, medical charts, medications, medical protocols ...