Director of Nursing (DON)

UPMC

1001 E 2nd St.

Coudersport, PA 16915

814-274-9300

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Description

The primary duties of a Director of Nursing is panning, developing, organizing and coordinating the Nursing, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program, Infection Control and Restorative Nursing Programs; and ensures compliance of each in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and internal established policies and procedures.

Tasks

  • Oversee all nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Develop and enforce policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation efficiently.
  • Lead nursing staff recruitment, training, and professional development.
  • Collaborate with leadership to improve healthcare services and outcomes.
  • Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety.

Qualifications / Education

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Registered Nurse, BSN (RN) Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required, 2 of which should be in LTC setting
  • 2 years of progressive leadership experience required (e.g. Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Unit Manager)

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