Job Title: Director of Nursing

Summary:
The Director of Nursing ensures delivery of quality assisted living services focused on maximizing residents’ individual capabilities, implements and monitors effective
Assisted Living systems; ensures clinical/health services are in compliance with community standards and State regulations, serves as a clinical resource for
Community staff, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensures quality resident care is consistently delivered in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines
• Collaborates and partners with physicians, pharmacy and other medical professionals to promote quality care and independence for our residents
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training and leading all nursing associates including, but not limited to Memory Care Director, Resident Care Coordinator, CMAs, and Caregivers.
• Conducts comprehensive resident pre-admission, admission and quarterly assessments in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Provide on-call support for the community
• Ensures compliance, efficiency and team’s understanding of policies and procedures
• Maintains the standards of care practice within the community.
• Assess and monitor residents' health care needs through appropriate actions, training, consultation, and delegation
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures that govern clinical services.
• Order and maintain inventory of health-related supplies and equipment for residents.
• Responsible for staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention, and staff development.
• Responsible for collaborating with other departments to ensure quality resident care and staff development.
• Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a budget process for staffing and clinical services.
• Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services within the goals of the community.
• Serves as spokesperson for caregiving matters and represents the community with a professional demeanor.
• Participates in appropriate meetings and committees.
• Meets with families as requested.
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience:

Maintain a current active Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and a minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience also required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exhibit good time management and organization skills.
• Possess the ability to handle complex issues.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Express compassion for residents, staff and guests on a consistent basis.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing administration functions in an assisted living community.
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the resident care department.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired annual salary?

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person