Director of Nursing (DON)
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About the job
Director of Nursing (DON)
Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing Looking for Director of Nursing (DON) to join our dynamic team.
Job Description
- Leading all aspects of nursing talent in the facility
- Development and implementation of nursing policy and procedures - nothing cookie cutter
- Responsible for developing the clinical team by hiring and retaining only those committed to a winning culture and outcome
- Responsible to ensure the nursing staff has the tools and resources needed to provide an exceptional experience for those we care for daily
- Ensure ongoing training is conducted as required and as needed to deliver excellence in all we do
- Coach nursing employee conduct to ensure it is consistent with our mission of exceeding expressed and unexpressed wishes
- Prevention of incidents at the facility by being closely involved in the ongoing training of our team
- Assessing the health needs of each resident to ensure we develop plans of care to best meet their needs
- Coach and develop clinical team to prevent re-hospitalization
Qualifications/Requirements
- RN Licensed in TN
- At least one year of DON or two years ADON experience
- Ability to understand State and Federal Regulations
- At least one year experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility
- Ability to educate the staff
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to reduce hospitalization
- Attention to detail
Benefits Offered
- Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO
- Plum Benefits
Hours
- Full Time
An Equal Opportunity Employer
From Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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