Director of Nursing (DON)
Apply NowCompany: Landmark Hospitals
Location: Columbia, MO 65203
Description:
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We have a new opening in for a Director of Nursing (DON) at Landmark Hospital of Columbia. Join our leadership team drives exceptional care to our medically complex patients. The DON sets the tone for the nursing team and will be responsible for the organization, development, management, and administration of day-to-day nursing activities, including supervision of RN, LPN, and patient care technicians. This role also assists in managing the efficiency and smooth operations of the nursing department (staffing, supplies, onboarding, competency training, regulatory compliance, etc.)
The Director of Nursing (DON) will have a depth of knowledge and experience with the implementation of policy and rules and setting performance expectations for the staff. The successful DON will thrive in communicating with the team, providing mentoring and education to staff, and focusing on process improvement. The DON drives a positive work environment and actively recruits to ensure we have the best team on the floor. The Director of Nursing will keep skills up to date by joining the nursing team on the floor if necessary to meet adequate staffing for the patients. As a part of the broader hospital system, the DON will contribute and act upon best practices across nursing practices.
Our leadership team enjoys a close working relationship and collaborates daily to ensure great patient care is provided.
Education Requirements:
Experience Requirements
We have a new opening in for a Director of Nursing (DON) at Landmark Hospital of Columbia. Join our leadership team drives exceptional care to our medically complex patients. The DON sets the tone for the nursing team and will be responsible for the organization, development, management, and administration of day-to-day nursing activities, including supervision of RN, LPN, and patient care technicians. This role also assists in managing the efficiency and smooth operations of the nursing department (staffing, supplies, onboarding, competency training, regulatory compliance, etc.)
The Director of Nursing (DON) will have a depth of knowledge and experience with the implementation of policy and rules and setting performance expectations for the staff. The successful DON will thrive in communicating with the team, providing mentoring and education to staff, and focusing on process improvement. The DON drives a positive work environment and actively recruits to ensure we have the best team on the floor. The Director of Nursing will keep skills up to date by joining the nursing team on the floor if necessary to meet adequate staffing for the patients. As a part of the broader hospital system, the DON will contribute and act upon best practices across nursing practices.
Our leadership team enjoys a close working relationship and collaborates daily to ensure great patient care is provided.
Education Requirements:
- Registered Nurse license in the state
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, Health Administration or equivalent
If no Bachelor's, must have an active RN license, and agree to actively pursue a bachelor's with a plan to obtain a degree within 2 years of starting the role
Experience Requirements
- a minimum of 2 years as RN, preferably in an ICU / Critical Care facility
- a minimum of 1 year of management / supervisory experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications