Director of Nursing (DON)

Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing is hiring Director of Nursing (DON)!

Excellent Pay, Great Work Environment, and Culture!!

Sign on Bonus $$$5000$$$

Director of Nursing (DON)Overview:

A Center for Nursing and Healing is an SNF seeking a Director of Nursing for a great opportunity in Sandy Springs, GA. We take pride in our exceptional employee culture and the high level of care we provide to our residents. We believe that the best way to maintain our high level of care is by fostering a great employee culture and treating our staff with the same care and dedication we provide to our residents. We look forward to meeting you!

Essential Functions of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
• Implements the plan of care formulated by the 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 EMAR.
• Assembles resident charts, and 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 a 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 an 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 home-like environment.
• Responds to resident, family, and associate concerns in an appropriate, timely, and courteous manner.
• Ensure that associates make 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 for Director of Nursing (DON):

• Licensed Register Nurse in Sandy Springs, GA
• 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
  
  
  

Benefits of working at Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing:

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k)