Director of Nursing (DON)

Aventura at Terrace View is seeking a qualified Director of Nursing for our Skilled Nursing facility.As Director of Nursing, your central goal will be to develop a collaborative and efficient workplace with specific attention to quality patient care. You will perform a range of duties including maintaining department budgets, setting long-term goals, and overseeing record-keeping processes. The ideal candidate for this position has proven experience in a nursing leadership role, outstanding organizational skills, and in-depth knowledge of healthcare industry policies.Scope of ResponsibilitiesResponsibility for facility operations in the absence of the Administrator.Conducts the nursing process'' assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to measure, assess, and improve the quality of nursing care.Ensures optimal quality of care is provided in a safe environment.Participates in facility surveys.Manages programs that promote the recruitment, retention, and continuing education.Ensures that adequate nursing staff is available.Plans and facilitates meetings and committees.Sets goals and establishes prioritiesthen coordinates and manages the policies and resources needed to meet those goals.Administers nursing services budget and expense control.Oversees nursing employee conduct.Is knowledgeable of incidents at the facility.Assesses the health needs of each municating the needs of the residents to the physicians.RequirementsBachelor''s degree in Nursing; Masters preferred.Knowledge of professional nursing principals.Verbal, interpersonal and quantitative skills.Knowledge of LTC regulations.Minimum of three years of progressive healthcare management experience.Has DON experience in long-term care.Knowledge of Point Click Care.

Created: 2025-09-06