Director of Nursing (DON)

Spring Valley Senior Living & Health Care Campus is looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide loving and quality care and service to our residents living in our independent, assisted and memory care community. Spring Valley Health & Rehab is proud to be among the 21% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report.

This position is responsible for the organization, planning and direction of the entire nursing service and for the development of rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the resident care program and assists the administrator in the development of overall policy for the institution. This position exercises discretion and independent judgment in regards to matters of significance.

KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Directs and supervises the activities of all professional and nonprofessional nursing personnel, recommending nursing care services.
· Establishes objectives for the department of nursing and the organizational structure for achieving these objectives.
· Interprets and puts into effect administrative policies.
· Directs and delegates management of professional and ancillary nursing personnel.
· Plans and conducts conferences and discussions with administrative and professional nursing staff to encourage participation in formulating departmental policies and procedures, promotes initiative, solves problems and interprets new policies and procedures to meet all state and federal regulatory requirements.
· Coordinates activities of various nursing units, promoting and maintaining harmonious relationships among nursing personnel and with allied services, medical staff, members and families.
· Advises personnel on specified care concerns and implements systems to improve quality of care.
· Plans and outlines general nursing procedures to be observed by professional and nonprofessional nursing personnel.
· Works to ensure adequate training and continuing education programs for the nursing department.
· Keeps records and prepares reports of nursing educational activities with a view toward employee development.
· Keeps abreast of professional developments in the field by outside reading, attending conferences and training sessions.
· Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
· Baccalaureate or Associate degree in nursing (RN) and Master’s preparation in related field desired.
Experience
· Two years of experience in long-term care and management, preferred.
· Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations in relation to long-term care.
· Demonstrated knowledge of ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, gerontology nursing practice, and code for nurses.
· Knowledgeable of community resources and health care agencies
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
· Must have and maintain an active RN license / registration in good standing on the state registry.
· Certified geriatric nurse or nurse administrator by ANA, preferred.
· Complete continued education courses or attend seminars relating to the nursing profession.
Availability & Attendance
· Flexible work schedule (mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.) which may include hours beyond eight hours in a day, or 40 hours in a week.
· Follows all attendance policies and procedures, including punctuality and proper timesheet usage.
· On call 24/7 for the community.
Other
· Compliance with infectious disease policies and procedures related to, but not limited to tuberculosis screening of health-care workers.

This position is an integral role that is the heartbeat of this community. We know that our Team’s commitment and relationship with our residents is critical in supporting their quality of life and satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-centric environment, excels in innovation and accountability, and has a love for serving seniors.

Spring Valley Senior Living & Health Care Campus is committed to the core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor. These values, in addition to the significance and impact on the service we provide, determine our priorities, inform our decisions, and represent stability to those we serve.

Hospitality

· Creating a culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration
· Listening attentively and courteously
· Honoring the uniqueness and worth of each individual
· Extending a warm and welcoming atmosphere
· Embracing new ideas, being flexible, and open to change

Stewardship

· Taking initiative and anticipating the needs of others
· Contributing our time and talents responsibly
· Using material, energy, and monetary resources as efficiently as possible
· Being predictive in problem solving

Integrity

· Creating a daily practice of doing the right things
· Being accountable for and being engaged in the commitments we have made
· Building trustworthy relationships with others
· Telling the truth
· Striving for quality and excellence in all we do

Respect

· Cherishing and promoting the worth of all human life
· Valuing the dignity of all work
· Promoting participation of team members in decision making
· Responding timely in communications

Humor

· Embracing creativity and new ideas
· Learning and growing from our mistakes
· Encouraging joy and laughter
· Taking the work, but not ourselves too seriously
· Having fun at work!

Benefits:

· Quality Award Status
· 5-star CMS Staffing Rating
· New to operating with HDG
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Generous/Flexible PTO plan
· Medical/Dental/Vision
· Paid Training
· Flexible Scheduling

Salary: Depends on experience

Schedule:

· Full-time AM Shift*
*On-call after hours required with position.