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Director of Nursing (DON)

Armstrong Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Kittanning, PA
1 month ago

Job Description

Join Armstrong Rehabilitation & Nursing Center as a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead a dedicated nursing team in providing exceptional care. Utilize your clinical expertise and leadership skills to ensure high-quality patient care and a supportive environment for residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing personnel (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, 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

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience as Director of Nursing (DON)
  • Must be an RN
  • 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
  • Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
  • Great communication and people skills
  • Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
  • Aptitude in problem-solving
  • Valid nursing and CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in nursing
  • Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time OffMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available day oneGreat voluntary benefits through Aflac