Director of Nursing LPN

Now Hiring a Director of Nursing (DON), LPN for our Luxury stand alone Memory Care Community in Fredericksburg, VA.

We are looking for a Director of Nursing (DON), LPN to join our team at Poets Walk Fredericksburg as soon as possible.

For this role, we offer industry leading base salary and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive base salary
• Bonuses - Performance Based, Annual Longevity & Generous Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 100% Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation - starting at 3 weeks
• Sick/Personal Time
• Employee Appreciation Program
• Great 401K Match

At Poets Walk Fredericksburg, our company is defined by our motto of “Caring with a Commitment to Quality” by aspiring to the highest professional standards, while providing care and services in a nourishing, compassionate environment that supports the health and well-being of each of our residents. Our ongoing concern for the needs of our communities, along with a dedication to the highest personal and professional standards will inspire us to exceed the expectations of the people we serve, which include our residents and our fellow associates. We are a premiere health care provider in the communities that we service.

Essential Functions:

• Directly oversees the delivery of care to residents to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.
• Supports company’s programs and utilizes systems in the delivery of care to residents; including but not limited to: Electronic Health Records (EHR)/Documentation and Electronic Medication Record (eMAR)
• Conducts residents’ assessments according to State regulations and company standards using EHR; and, completing associated Service Plans and POC task assignments within established timeframes.
• Collaborates with key team members to discuss residents/families factors causing changes in level of care.
• Oversees the Spring Cottage (memory care) Signature Touches program to ensure compliance with company policy for quality of memory care.
• Ensures compliance with all state regulations.
• Recruits, trains, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates nursing department associates in accordance with Spring Hills, LLC Human Resources Policies.
• Using scheduling program to create/maintain work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing; uses Time & Attendance and to monitor and to keep nursing payroll within the established budget.
• Utilizes company tools to manage the nursing department budget; including use of department Spend Down and review of monthly financial statements.
• Maintains inventory and requisitions nursing department supplies/equipment to ensure supply is adequate and residents are being bill appropriately.
• Ensures all accidents/incidents are completed per company standards and State regulations. Oversees associate accident reporting process.
• Audits nursing department documentation to ensure company policies and practices are in place, and in use, at all times.
• Routinely meets with nursing department staff to ensure their understanding of company policies and to educate/re-educate, as needed.
• Participates in semi-annual Compliance Audits and develops plans of correction, as required.
• Works closely with vendors to ensure quality delivery of onsite specialized services, e.g.: physicians, pharmacy, laboratories, etc.
• Is familiar with and understands emergency equipment and procedures. Participates in annual disaster drills and monthly fire drills. Coordinates annual Elopement drills.
• Ensures that all nursing department staff attend daily Stand-Up and completes all required in-service and/or online training.
• Consistently participates on conference calls, implementing new policies and/or programs, as directed.
• Upholds company culture by consistently following: Our Mission, Our Team Member Promise, our Code of Conduct, and the Spring Hills C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Always maintains residents’ and associates’ confidentiality.

Experience and Education: Experience and Education: A nursing degree or diploma, two plus years related experience in management, equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be a Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN) in the state of Virginia.