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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
