Essential Functions of the DON:

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
• Implements plan of care formulated by physician
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given diagnosis or plan of care
• Monitor the Medication Technicians with the administration of medication per physician order Documents properly on MAR.
• Assembles resident charts, resident records, and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate
• Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per policy and documents appropriately
• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards
• Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
• Organizes and monitors associates and material resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care
• Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)
• Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident personal information
• Develop effective schedule and supervise and direct associates.
• Maintain stimulating ADL programs that empower, maintain and support individual preferences and capabilities.
• Maintain environments that promote feelings of safety and security, overall well-being and happiness in personal and congregate areas of the community.
• Maintain a positive social model (non-clinical) resulting in a homelike environment.
• Responds to resident, family and associate concerns in an appropriate, timely and courteous manner.
• Ensure that associates makes resident rounds every two hours or as required to ensure safety.
• Assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of residents.
• Accept any other tasks, assignments or requests as deemed necessary by the Executive Director.
• Understanding and communicating fire and emergency procedures, hazardous materials, MSDS, and Community safety precautions.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with Universal Precautions including but not limited to infection control standards, hazardous waste policies, blood-borne pathogens, and all safety rules.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited program for nursing and is currently registered in the state of the community
• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience in a health care facility.
• Experience in a long-term care community and/or geriatric nursing facility preferred