Director of Nursing – DON

Role Overview

• Develop clinical strategies supporting Abby Care’s mission for children and families with special needs and chronic illnesses.
• Collaborate with leadership to set goals, evaluate outcomes, and improve quality.
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence within clinical teams.
• Manage daily clinical operations, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Align staffing and resource allocation with organizational needs to support optimal patient care.
• Lead quality assurance programs and compliance efforts to maintain clinical efficacy and patient safety.
• Ensure clinical staff adhere to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.
• Oversee patient care delivery to uphold excellence, ethics, and compassion.
• Lead performance reviews and professional development for Clinical Nurse Managers and their teams, fostering continuous growth.
• Mentor Clinical Nurse Managers, providing tools for effective leadership and professional growth.
• Hold leadership meetings to evaluate team performance, address challenges, and implement improvement plans.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to build a strong, resilient clinical team.
• Advocate for patient
• and family-centered care, ensuring compassionate and responsive interactions.
• Address patient and family concerns with professionalism, providing solutions to enhance satisfaction.
• Cultivate a welcoming, empathetic environment for all patients and families under Abby Care’s supervision.
• Collaborate with finance to develop, monitor, and manage the clinical budget to align with organizational priorities.
• Implement cost-effective practices without compromising patient care quality, optimizing the use of resources and staff.
• Ensure all clinical practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Lead quality audits and coordinate with compliance to address findings, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Stay informed of changes in healthcare regulations, guiding staff through policy updates and maintaining full compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s in Nursing (MSN) preferred
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado, with multi-state/compact state eligibility if applicable
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a clinical setting
• Must reside in Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area with a valid driver’s license
• Effective communication and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages that reflect the value you bring. We reward our team for the impact of their work – full-time employees are eligible for an annual company performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health coverage that works for you. We cover 90% of your premiums and 70% for your dependents, with multiple PPO plan options to choose from for medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability.
• Generous paid time off. We provide policies that allow you to recharge along with 10 paid company holidays.
• Team bonding. We love bringing our teams together. As a full-time employee, you’ll get to connect, collaborate, and have fun through team activities and our annual company retreat.
• Financial savings benefits to support your future. We support your financial well-being with HSA contributions, optional FSA and commuter benefits, and full coverage of all 401(k) account fees (employer match not currently offered).
• Paid parental leave to support your growing family. We provide paid leave, so you can focus on bonding and adjusting to life as your family grows.