What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at The Terraces at Los Altos - a HumanGood community?
Terraces of Los Altos has been named one of the Best Nursing Homes of 2022-2023 by U.S. News and World Report!
Salary : 135K-160K plus performance-based incentives (depending on experience) including a $10,000 sign-on bonus!
Terraces of Los Altos is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to join the Health Center team. The Director of Nursing (DON) plans, directs organizes, and evaluates nursing services to meet the total needs of the residents; ensures an efficient health facility operation in cooperation with other departments and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Provides care in accordance with our "Philosophy for person-directed Care."
Work Duties
- Makes daily rounds to observe residents and ensure that staffing levels meet residents' needs; ensures all appropriate and necessary nursing care is provided in the Skilled Nursing setting;
- Interacts with residents and families / responsible parties and staff; answers questions, gives directions and support;
- Directs admissions and discharges within the Health Center; coordinates with the acute hospital, assisted living, and independent living staff;
- Conducts staff meetings;
- Performs administrative planning;
- Supervises nursing and management staff including scheduling, hiring, training, and evaluating; acts on team member concerns; recommends transfers, salary increases, and discipline;
Education :
Completion of Accredited Licensing Nursing Program (RN)
BS Degree, Masters Preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and related professional experience
Experience / Training :
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional managerial experience in a related field
Clinical observation and assessment skills
Proficient computer skills are necessary to complete documentation, review electronic health records, and communicate with team members
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :
Current RN License
Current CPR certification
What’s in it for you?
As the largest nonprofit owner / operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.
At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.
Full-Time Team Members :
20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
25 tax per line Cell Phone Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
5 star employer-paid employee assistance program
Find additional benefits here :
Part-Time / Per Diem Team Members :
Medical benefits starts the 1st of the month following your start date
Matching 401(k)
25 tax per line Cell Phone Plan
Come see what HumanGood has to offer!
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