Director of Nursing

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Director of Nursing to be responsible for leading the direct care staff in the delivery of nursing services, to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The Director of Nursing establishes the overall quality, adequacy of services provided, and the supervision of the nursing staff, adhering to the Primrose Mission of providing a quality “person-centered” care approach to our growing senior population.     More about the position responsibilities :

• Ensures compassionate quality care to all residents.
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of nursing personnel in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensures timely completion of resident assessments and service plans at pre-admission, admission, 30 days, semi-annually, and with change of condition or at intervals specified by State regulations.
• Evaluates whether the community can meet each resident’s clinical needs, which includes a potential new admission to the facility, a current resident, or the transfer of a resident from the community.
• Develops and implements an organized nursing system for the delivery of care and services by coordinating nursing services with other services and departments, i.e., maintenance, pharmacy, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, activities, etc.
• Markets the community through tours and participation in special events, health fairs, and speaking engagements with local civic groups.
• Demonstrates the ability to implement and maintain compliance with State and other applicable regulations governing the community, resident care, and any applicable reimbursement.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, and responsible for addressing and documenting any necessary disciplinary actions of nursing personnel in accordance with company policy.     Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.     By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.     Are you one of the ‘right people’?  If so, APPLY TODAY!     What we offer :
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement plans plus a generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• At Primrose, vaccines are a choice   And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS!     What we're looking for :
• Must hold a current, active, and non-restricted nursing license in the state the community is located in.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification per state regulations.
• Knowledge of current state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in an assisted living setting.
• Meet annual continuing education hours required for nursing license, if applicable.
• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in principles of team building, motivating others, and conflict management / resolution.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs required, minimum working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Able to work primarily day hours with occasional varying hours. Able to share with other nurses, “call” time regarding resident care needs.     To learn more about this position, and more great opportunities, please visit us at : https : / / primroseretirement.com / primrose-careers-culture / #Director123