Director of Nursing Located in Buffalo, NY Salary: Up To $160K per year- Based on experience and facility *$5K SIGN ON BONUS* Requirements of the Director of Nursing: Must have NY RN license Must have experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing Must have long-term care experience Must have strong clinical background and knowledge Proven leadership and management skills Strong verbal and written communication skill Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing: Supervises all nursing staff in the facility Development and implementation of nursing policy and procedure Overseeing the hiring and continued employment of nursing staff Ensuring there is adequate nursing staff, and that the staff's skills remain current Overseeing nursing employee conduct Being knowledgeable of incidents at the facility Assessing the health needs of each resident #1106 #3301 #4052
Director of Nursing (DON) A nursing home located in Deerfield Beach, FL area is seeking to hire an experienced full time Director of Nursing. Director of Nursing (DON) Duties Include: (but are not limited to) Access analyze and develop systems within the nursing department. Responsible for oversight of the daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department to assure that each resident receives the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing in accordance with their comprehensive plan of care. Assure that the nursing department’s philosophy and objectives incorporate evidence-based practice in providing high quality care and quality of life to each resident. Serve as an advocate for the residents and staff under his/her direction. Foster high standards of resident care through the provision and promotion of diligent orientation and continuing education efforts, adequate levels of nursing personnel, properly prepared nursing supervisors and managers, and current policies and procedures. The ability to assess, analyze and develop systems within the nursing department. Must have previous experience as a Director in Long Term Care and possess strong supervision and leadership skills. Salary: upto $150,000 a year An Equal Opportunity Employer
Assistant Director of Nursing - LTC Canandaigua, NY *Salary: $95K - $105K per year (depending on experience)* Requirements: Must have current New York State RN License Must have prior experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing Must have long term care experience Must have excellent leadership skills Must have strong written and verbal communication skills Responsibilities: Lead, direct and monitor the delivery of health care and related health and medical services. Provide direct supervision to nurses. Plan, develop and implement procedures and policies that enhance the quality of life for people receiving services. Provide leadership to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and nursing practice standards. Develop and implement nursing department budgets in coordination with our management team. Provide effective nurse management that assures utilization of personnel to best meet the needs of the people receiving support and services. Develop and implement health care related training that assures the best possible delivery of health related support and services. Ensure that patient care plans contain accurate documentation and are amended as needed. #1269
Director of Nursing Jobs Overview
The director of nursing (DON) — sometimes called the executive director of nursing or the director of nursing operations — supervises the entire nursing department of a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other healthcare facility. This top-level administrative role comes with many responsibilities that will vary depending on the facility, but can include overseeing all nursing professionals and operations, acting as a liaison between nursing staff and other departments, reviewing policies and procedures, managing expenses, and more.
IntelyCare can help you find DON jobs and assistant director of nursing (ADON) jobs that fulfill your career goals. You can also have a look at similar roles such as CNO jobs and nurse manager jobs. Get started today.
Education and Certifications for a DON Job
To qualify for director of nursing positions, it’s expected that you will have worked as a nurse for a number of years in addition to holding nurse leader roles. Employers may prefer a candidate that has an advanced degree — either a master of science in nursing (MSN) or a doctor of nursing practice (DNP).
To stand out in the applicant pool, you may want to pursue credentials such as:
Certified director of nursing (CDONA)
Director of nursing services certification (DNS-CT)
Resume and Cover Letter for Director or Nursing Positions
Make sure to tailor each resume and cover letter to a specific DON job ad. For instance, if a hospital is looking to hire a DON to “plan and execute all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, and continuing education initiatives” and you have relevant experience, include the phrase on your resume, and expound on your successes in that area on your cover letter.
Need help with your application materials? Our sample director of nursing resume and cover letter offer clear guidelines on the content and formatting that employers may be hoping to see.
Interviewing for DON Jobs
In this and other executive healthcare roles, you’re expected to have exceptional people skills. Demonstrate your communication know-how during the job interview by taking ample time to prepare in advance. Review common director of nursing interview questions and craft your answers with both nurses and patients in mind. Be sure your words and demeanor reflect the values and mission of the facility at which you are interviewing.
Director of Nursing Salary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t track salary data for a director of nursing job. However, the role can be considered a type of medical and health services manager, whose annual average salary is $134,440. Base salaries can be influenced by your years of experience, education and certifications, employer, and location. To see what director of nursing jobs’ salary expectations are in your area, click on some of the current jobs on IntelyCare.
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