Clinical Study Publications, Cross-Functional, Director of Nursing (DON), Federal Laws and Regulations, Hospital, Infection Control, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Operations, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Schedule Development, State Laws and Regulations
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for leading hospital nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff management, and clinical excellence across departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily nursing operations and patient care services
- Supervise and support RNs, LPNs, and clinical staff
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Joint Commission, and state/federal regulations
- Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Monitor infection control, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and operational reports