Registered Nurse

Director of Nursing (DON) Opportunity

Locations: Markleysburg, PA | Chicora, PA

Director of Nursing (DON). As a Director of Nursing (DON), you have the power to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults in your community. Join us in creating a rewarding career that goes beyond the ordinary.

Responsibilities – Director of Nursing (DON)

• Oversee daily nursing operations and ensure high-quality resident care.
• Supervise, lead, and manage nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and nursing assistants.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and patient care standards.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Monitor patient care plans, clinical documentation, and resident outcomes.
• Manage nursing staff schedules, staffing levels, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ensure medication safety, infection control, and patient safety protocols.
• Identify clinical issues and implement corrective actions to improve quality of care.
• Provide staff training, mentoring, and professional development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid and active RN license
• Leadership experience and the ability to identify issues and propose solutions
• History of implementing nursing policies and procedures
• Experience in skilled care and/or patient care facilities preferred
• Encompass a “patient care first” belief and puts those beliefs into practice
• Values a team and possess the ability to work collaboratively with others

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Wages: Earn a competitive salary with additional perks like shift differentials, holiday pay, and bonuses.
• Financial Flexibility: Take control of your finances with flexible payment options, including DailyPay (get your pay instantly!).
• Health Insurance: Enjoy significant employer contributions to health insurance premiums from UPMC.
• Voluntary Benefits: Access a robust voluntary benefits package, including 401K, life insurance, accident insurance, and more.
• Generous Earned Time Off (ETO): Take advantage of ample ETO and the opportunity to buy back ETO twice a year.
• Educational Benefits: Explore educational benefits, tuition reimbursement, and healthcare scholarship opportunities.
• Support Programs: Benefit from Employee Assistance Programs and Chaplain Services.
• Professional Growth: Embrace professional development and growth opportunities within our dynamic organization.