Director of Nursing

The Director of Nursing (DON) assists in developing and maintaining nursing service objectives and standards of nursing practice, assists in developing nursing service policies and procedures and writes job descriptions for nursing service personnel.  Recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance.  Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and coordinates with other departments.  The DON assists in preparation of the department budget and maintains responsibility for stock levels of supplies and adequate equipment easily and readily available.   The DON will assist in evaluation, supervision, and direction of nursing staff in providing a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to maintaining the highest level of independent function and well being for all residents of the facility. The DON will generally be the designated person in charge of the facility upon absence of the Administrator.