Director of Nursing - DON

863 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701-4813

Facility Phone
Facility Fax
Hours Full Time
Contact
Walter Avis
Contact Phone
Contact Email
wavis@carmelitesystem.org
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St. Patrick’s Manor is a CMS 4-Star nonprofit, short-term and long-term care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters.  St. Patrick’s Manor is a place of life, a place of caring, and more importantly, a true home its residents.  Located on lush, lawns and gardens in Framingham, MA, we are just minutes from Route 9 for easy access to the Mass Pike.

St. Patrick's Manor can offer you:

Competitive pay
Health, dental, vision, HSA, Flexible Spending Account and AFLAC insurances
Fully paid life and short-term disability insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid-time-off
Compassionate work environment  
Director of Nursing – DON Job Introduction:

The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department.

Director of Nursing – DON Job Summary:

Responsible for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards.
Responsible for nursing service compliance to federal, state and local regulations.
Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
Assess resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care.
Report problems to Administrator, Medical Director and conduct daily resident rounds.
Direct and supervise scheduling of employees.
Assist in recruiting, conduct counseling interviews and initiate disciplinary action as necessary.
Prepare written employee performance evaluations and recommend pay, role and other HR changes.
Direct and implement nursing service educational programs.
Participate in the planning and implementation of the nursing service budget.
Direct allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies.
Take inquiries for resident placement as assigned by the Admissions Office.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers and discharges.
Assess resident responses to medications and treatments and make appropriate recommendations.
Director of Nursing – DON Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed in Massachusetts.
Five years of Nursing Administration or Supervisor experience, at least two of which have been in long term care.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or a related field, or continuing education toward a degree in Nursing or related field.
Please consider joining our caring team of professionals.

St. Patrick’s Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.