Director of Nursing

At Kauhale Port City, we’re committed to redefining the memory care experience. Situated near Mobile, AL, Kauhale Port City is a bright, suburban assisted living and memory care community.

Position: Director of Nursing (DON)

This role is responsible for ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, and a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where staff can deliver the highest level of care to residents.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN, etc.)
• Guide staffing procedures
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
• Manage record-keeping procedures
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Report to upper management

Requirements:

• Valid RN license and CPR certification
• Proven experience as director of nursing
• Proven experience in a nursing position, preferably from within a Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, and/or Memory Care community
• Great understanding knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
• Supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively supervise staff
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
• Great communication and people skills
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
• Aptitude for problem-solving