The Director of Nursing (DON) supervises nursing care and all activities related to the clinical operations of the surgery center according to the policies and objectives of the surgery center. This includes responsibility for all aspects of patient care, environmental control, staff personnel, assistance to physicians, material and equipment, education of personnel, and all administrative duties. The DON delegates responsibilities and duties to other personnel, as appropriate. The DON analyzes and evaluates nursing services to improve the quality of care given.
The DON conducts research to improve patient care. The DON is accountable for all aspects of nursing services.
