Director of Nursing - DON - RN

At Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

Director of Nursing

RN with experience in Skilled Nursing Leadership or Veterans Homes

LaPorte, TX (Harris Co) between Deer Park and Webster

The Job

The DON will support the successful execution of  Sylvan Shores' mission and Core Values by ensuring quality care through associate engagement, excellent clinical services and customer satisfaction within the community.  

Full-Time Benefits

• Very Competitive Pay
  • Eligible for Bonus Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)

Key Responsibilities & Duties 

• Establish and direct the implementation of all written policies and procedures that reflect the goals, objectives and requirements of the Nursing department; ensure that all Nursing associates understand and follow established policies, procedures and systems.  
• Work with corporate clinical team in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. 
• Communicate changes in the Nurse Practice Act to nursing personnel & violations of the Nurse Practice Act to the State Board of Nurse Examiners. 
• Ensure that Resident Rounds are completed daily; participate in daily rounds. 
• Maintain the confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to ensure patient rights are protected. 
• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care management efforts. 
• Ensure effective and adequate organization and staffing of the Nursing department. 
• Ensure that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of each patient as well as maximize his/her self care capacities, identify, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.  
• Monitor the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensure compliance with all community and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating community committees and monitor the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (associates, supplies, equipment). 
• Ensure that all applicable State and Federal employment laws and guidelines are followed by all Nursing department associates.   
• Ensure that all Nursing department associates are appropriately oriented, onboarded and trained according to company policy and procedure.   
• Develop and deliver training and in-service presentations. 
• Discuss/implement plans of action to correct deficient areas identified on quality reviews. 
• Oversight of all investigations regarding patients and Nursing department associates. 
• Monitor and review patient incidents to identify possible legal issues and to identify patterns that may require preventive intervention. 
• Ensure that nursing staff is educated and utilizes infection control practices that protect staff, patients and families. 
• Ensure the resolution of complaints regarding the Nursing department or the community from patients, families or other responsible parties, medical staff volunteers and outside agencies affiliated with the community. 

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an RN in Texas or Compact State
• Three to Five (3-5) years of progressive management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing in Texas and in Skilled Nursing.
  • DON Experience of 2-3 years in Skilled Nursing  or Veterans Homes
• Proficient in the use of Electronic Medical Records (PCC)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.