Director of Nursing for Assisted Living

Primary Responsibilities:

The Director of Nursing is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in a loving and safe environment for all of our residents, while helping each of them to achieve their maximum potential. We are committed to be a resource for the families of our residents who have entrusted us with their care. We will empower our staff by providing them with a motivating and supportive work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Performs quality assurance audits, devises plan of corrective action, and preventative measures for resident well-being.

2) Coordinate and evaluate resident plans to meet changing needs of residents.

3) Maintains completion of required regulatory resident assessments and plans.

4) Keeps up to date with, and ensures the community is operating within regulatory compliance.

5) Assists in the development and implementation of training programs for direct care staff.

6) Works jointly with pharmacy and trained staff to ensure accurate and timely dispensing of medications to residents with supportive documentation

7) Responsible for management of medical records.

8) Responsible for the recruitment and selection for direct care staff.

9) Works with Executive Director to develop, implement and update staffing patterns and standards that are consistent with community census, care level needs, and regulatory compliance.

10) Be an active member of state and national senior/assisted living organizations to promote and to keep abreast of current trends and topics.

11) Assists the Executive Director in evaluating the performance of these positions and provides ongoing feedback to the ED to allow them to effectively evaluate, coach and support the care team.

12) Participate in the Manager on Duty Program.

13) Attend all interdepartmental meetings and in-services as required.

14) Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

1) Licensed nurse RN or LPN, RN preferred.

2) Analytical Ability and Experience evaluating staffing costs to care revenue and maximizing productivity and profitability.

3) 5 years’ experience with Assisted Living and/or Memory Care.

4) Demonstrated working knowledge and experience working with geriatric nursing and care services for a wide variety of residents.

5) Able to work occasional nights/weekends as required and to be on call via telephone for nursing related emergencies.

6) Ability to handle multiple priorities.

7) Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles, and interests.

8) Competent in organizational, time management skills.

9) Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.

10) Must have compassion and empathy for seniors and desire to work with seniors.

11) Ability to utilize and apply basic management principles

12) Self-directed, demonstrating initiative and follow-through

13) Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

14) Must have the ability to read, write and follow written direction in the English language.

15) Ability to timely and effectively follow up on all necessary requests from residents and families.

16) Maintain and encourage a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that fosters cooperation.

17) Ability to handle stressful situations and work well under pressure.

18) Ability to recognize and communicate problems with Executive Director.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to touch, handle and feel, and is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Works in both interior and external areas with exposure to season-related weather conditions. Requires walking, standing, and sitting up to 100% of the time. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, visitors, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000