Job Description:
The Director
f Nursing (DON) is responsible for admi
stration
- all re
- ent care and we
- ess services. Di
- ts, plans, and co
- inates services
- ivities of pro
- sional nursin
- nd auxiliary nursing
- sonnel. Interpre
s and ensures compl
- ce with all aspects of A
- sted Living po
- ies and proc
- res and State regulat
- s to all staff.
Job Res
onsibilities:
* Ensu
ins regul
h all rules
- d regulations for assisted living/memory c
e and of the State’s B
on in Nursing in whi
- the Community operates
* Coordination, management of care and services for resi
ts and supervision and tra
ing of the Nursing Department based on the policies and procedures of Assisted Living.
* Staff Training; Orientation; Education (including Infection Control program) and Quality Assurance/ Safety Programs.
* Supervision of wellness nurses & Med Techs
* Truthful and accurate legal documentation
* Delegation of duties to wellness nurses as regulations allow.
* On-call and available after-hours for issues related to residents’ needs. DON may be required to come into the Community to directly deal with issues after hours.
* Maintains the schedule for the wellness nurses and covers as needed
* Maintains retention and recruitment of nursing staff
* Ensures that Care Plans and Assessments are done and are approved for change of condition, new admissions, and annually.
* Reviews all assessments (pre-admission and annual)
* Participates in family meetings alongside Memory Care Director
* Ensure staff training to being met for annual hours.
* Ensures Policy and Procedures are being followed by nursing staff. Creates and adjusts policies as needed
* Maintains professional relationship with all families, doctors, and professionals
* Ensures medications and narcotics are ordered, safely stored, and audited as needed
* Maintain the electronic MAR system. Do all training as needed
* Maintain professional relationship with all nursing staff and meet on a regular basis.
* Reports to Executive Director on a regular basis.
* Meeting budgeted department expenses and labor hours, with any variances to be discussed with the Executive Director
* Participates in other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
* Performs holiday manager rotation as needed.
* Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
* Understands, follows and enforces all practices and policies by the facility in order to comply with all applicable assisted living and labor requirements both state and federal as applicable
* Report on-the-job injuries to a supervisor before the end of the day on the day an injury occurs.
* May perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
* RN current license in good standing to practice in the State in which the Community operates.
* Preferred two to five years’ experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent in assisted living.
* Experience with and passion for working with seniors.
* Able to demonstrate high level of service delivery including what is necessary to prioritize resident/community needs, properly analyze and rectify service issues and ensure satisfaction.
Physical Requirements:
* In good physical and emotional health.
* Physically able to bend, reach and work in small areas
* Physically able to push and pull and lift at least 50 lbs at times.
* Physically able to stand or work on hands and knees for extended periods of time
* Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings
Benefits:
* Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $145,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
* Assisted living facility
* Long term care
* Nursing home
* Rehabilitation center
* Skilled nursing facility
Medical specialties:
* Geriatrics
Schedule:
* 5x8
* On call
Experience:
* Supervising experience: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* RN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* United States: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: On the road