Interim Director of Nursing (DON) - Travel Contract
Travel Contract | [Bronte,TX| 13-Week Contract
TRAVEL POSITION - OPEN TO ALL LOCATIONS
Job Title | Interim Director of Nursing (DON) |
Employment | Travel Contract |
etting | Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility |
Pay Frequency | Weekly |
Contract Period | 13-week contract |
Gross Rate Per Hour | $90.00 - $95.00 per hour |
Permanent Option | Full-time permanent position available after contract end |
- On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; subject to call-back during emergency conditions
- Work beyond normal working hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required
- Facility health requirements apply, including medical and physical exams and immunity status checks
- Completion of all assigned facility training and skills competency required
- Plan, organise, implement, evaluate and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Services department in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
- Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor staff practice
- Evaluate nursing staff performance and implement discipline per facility policy; participate in recruitment, hiring and termination
- Oversee nursing schedules to meet resident needs, regulatory standards and budget
- Participate in admission decisions and daily or weekly management team meetings
- Participate in QAPI and facility assessment activities and facility committees as appointed
- Oversee the infection control program and develop in-service education to maintain staff competency
- Prepare for inspection surveys, including mock surveys, and participate in plans of correction and nursing follow-up
- Monitor resident incidents daily; report unusual occurrences and monitor and participate in investigation of allegations of abuse, neglect or misappropriation
- Participate in nursing department budget development
- Coordinate care and resolve concerns with residents, families, physicians, department heads and the interdisciplinary team
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary; act in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator
Must-Have
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an Interim DON capacity
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licence in the state of practice
- Working knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care
- Current CPR certification
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
None specified.
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