DON

Company: Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Center
Location: Des Arc
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Director of Nursing Services Responsibilities : ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Services Department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Develop, maintain, and periodically update the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care. Develop, maintain, and periodically update written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Maintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR’s, Federal and State Regulations, etc.,) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the residents. Participate in ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Assist the Administrator and Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing, implementing and periodically updating the written procedures for the Discharge Planning Program. Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the nursing services portion of the residents discharge plan. Participate in survey (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required concerning the operation of the Nursing Services Department COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, etc.,) as required, and as appointed by the Administrator. Provide written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities as required, or as may be directed by such committee(s). Assist the Pharmaceutical Services Committee in developing, maintaining, implementing and periodically updating written policies and procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies. Participate in regular scheduled reviews of the Discharge Plans and make such plans available to the Utilization Review Committee as required or as may be necessary Attend and participate in the Utilization Review Committee functions as required or as may be necessary Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing services. Attend department and staff meetings. Participate in the Interdisciplinary Care Planning Committee PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS Determine the staffing needs of the nursing services department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents. Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed. Assign a sufficient number of nursing assistants for each tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks. Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties. Develop, maintain, and periodically update the written procedure for ensuring that professional nursing personnel, including private duty nurses, have valid and current licenses as required by this State. Make daily rounds of the nursing services department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Recruits, interviews and selects nursing service personnel. Counsel/discipline nursing personnel as necessary. Terminate employees when necessary, documenting and coordinating such action with the Administrator. Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary. Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. NURSING CARE FUNCTIONS Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility. Provide the Administrator with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and the nursing services departments ability to meet those needs. Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. Greet newly admitted residents upon admissions. Review nurses notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided and that they reflect the residents response to the care. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to assure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as schedules. Provide direct nursing care as necessary. Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our established policies and procedures. STAFF DEVELOPMENT Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that provides instructions on “how to do the job”, and ensures a well-educated nursing services department. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the facility, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties. Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Charge/Staff Nurses. Encourage the nursing supervisory staff to attend and participate in outside training programs. Schedule times as appropriate. Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs that relate to the nursing services department. Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status. Requirements : - Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university. - Must possess a valid and current RN license in this state. Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to modify the requirements of this position as necessary. Job Type : Full-time Benefits : 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Physical setting : Long term care Nursing home Standard shift : M-F 8AM - 5PM On-call Work Location : In person

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