E00008 - Nursing Director DON

Position Overview:The Director of Nursing directs, plans and coordinates service activities of professional nursing and auxiliary nursing personnel. Interprets facility policy and regulations to nursing personnel and ensures personnel compliance. Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services to improve quality of patient care and better utilize staff time and abilities. Responsible for department budget.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the 24-hour management of the Nursing Department and assuring that the daily tasks of the Nursing Department are carried out in accordance with facility policy and in compliance with State, Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission Accreditation Standards.
* Perform an intake assessment which includes obtaining and reviewing prior medical records and medical or program-related financial data, documenting a complete medical history, assessing cognitive/verbal skills and needs and identifying barriers to accessing healthcare.
* Monitor patients frequently for changes in health status after initiation of a new medication, a hospitalization or recent decline in function.
* Consult with CEO and Medical Director on a routine basis in support of organizational mission and vision.
* Interact with patients and families, clinical teams to promote individualized, person-centered and recovery-oriented treatment
* In conjunction with the administrator and the governing authority of the facility, planning and budgeting for nursing services.
* Supervise, mentor, and evaluate all nursing staff.
* Maintains the standards of nursing practices


* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
* Responsible for Infection Control to conduct risk assessment and documentation as outlined in our Policy #4007 Infection Control in Nursing Services.
* For additional infection control explanation please see Policy #4002 Infection Control Risk and Assessment Plan.
* Responsible for the direction, provision and quality of nursing services provided to clients.
* Provide administrative oversight of the facility's nursing services, and where appropriate, directly supervising the facility's nursing staff.
* Assist the administrator of the facility in developing and maintaining written objectives, policies and procedures related to nursing services, developing an organization plan, and developing a quality assurance program for nursing services, and reviewing all nursing policies and procedures, minimally, on an annual basis.












* Ensures the coordination and integration of nursing services with other client care services to ensure continuity of care for each client.
* Ensures that the facility complies with required nursing staffing patterns.
* Assists in the development of written job descriptions for the nursing staff and assigning duties of the nursing staff.
* Participates in staff orientation and staff education activities, when applicable.
* Participates in team conferences with the multidisciplinary team.

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from qualified nursing school and equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred
* State Registered Nursing license required
* 7-9 years nursing experience, minimum of five years supervisory experience.
* One-year full-time experience with the management of addictions in a licensed substance use disorders treatment facility.
* Have one year of supervisory experience or three years of experience in an opioid treatment facility or detoxification facility
* Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders, DSM Criteria, and terminology.
* Possesses strong leadership qualities and conflict-resolution skills