Director of Nursing (DON)
On-site · Annandale, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Direct and oversee nursing services in a long-term care facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, staff leadership, and resident-centered care. Plan, organize, develop, and direct all nursing services in accordance with applicable regulations; provide clinical leadership to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nursing supervisors; ensure survey readiness and adherence to quality measures; develop and enforce nursing policies and procedures; manage staffing, scheduling, and nursing assignments; lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives; participate in surveys, audits, and corrective action plans; review clinical documentation for accuracy and timeliness; collaborate with physicians, administration, and interdisciplinary teams; participate in admissions, care planning, discharges, PASARR processes; monitor medication safety and incident reporting; recruit, train, evaluate, and discipline nursing staff as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Current, active RN license in the state
- Prior Director of Nursing or senior nursing leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical standards
- Proven leadership, decision-making, and staff management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
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