Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels. Develop and implement
nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance. 
Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost
respect. 
Develop and conduct in services for the clinical staff. 
Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of nursing staff. Coordinates pharmacy
services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication. 
Liaison between the facility, physicians and family members. Being a witness at a trial in the
event of litigation. Work closely with all other departments to ensure excellent overall
resident care. Responsible for department budgeting and reporting. Responsible for keeping
current on any regulation changes and disseminating this information appropriately. 
Participate in QA, Utilization Review and Patient Care conferences. Actively participate in and
assist with all state surveys and required follow up activity. Coordinate MDS and care
planning. 
Conduct employee appraisals and resolve problems including disciplinary actions and
terminations. 
Must maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality at all times. Provide direct/hands
on resident/patient care as needed.
Supervisory Requirements The Director of Nursing is responsible for supervising and managing
the ADON, and entire nursing staff either directly or indirectly. 
Qualifications Education and/or Experience Minimum requirements to perform this position
include: 
Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing,
preferred (BSN). 
Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing
education/licensing requirements at all times. Minimum of 7 years nurse management experience
preferred. 
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.