Director of Nursing - Assisted Living and Memory Care

Posted Date 2 weeks ago(5/4/2024 12:30 PM)
Requisition ID
2024-29357
# of Openings
1
Area of Interest
Nursing
Company
Elderwood
Location
Elderwood Village at St. Gregory Court
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Salary
$71,663 - $101,400 / year

Salary

$71,663 - $101,400 / year

Overview

$15,000 sign on bonus!

 

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to take the next step in your nursing career?  Elderwood Assisted Living at St. Gregory Court is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team! This leadership position in our Assisted Living Network requires a background in Memory Care

 

RN license preferred - will consider a seasoned LPN with the right background and qualifications.

 

RN - Director of Nursing, Position Overview:

  • The Director of Nursing assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for the overall staffing, staff training and development, and management of personnel in the Nursing Department. The Director of Nursing also is responsible for the overall quality of care assessment, planning, documentation and provision of services to residents.

About Elderwood Village at St. Gregory Court

Set back from the Maple Road corridor is where you’ll find Elderwood Village at St. Gregory Court. Our community is a unique setting in the northtowns where individuals living with cognitive changes can find a safe, vibrant, and enriching place to call home. A quiet Amherst neighborhood with tree-lined streets offers residents an opportunity to be close to important resources like Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and Elderwood’s skilled nursing facility, while maintaining the tranquility of a suburban neighborhood. This community offers 70 private rooms, is completely remodeled, and tailored to the specific needs of residents living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of Dementia. Exclusive memory care services and programs are provided in spacious accommodations with a variety of amenities!

Responsibilities

RN - Director of Nursing:

  • Responsible for all staff management, training, scheduling, and personnel functions
  • Responsible for Resident Care Services and the overall direction and supervision of all direct care carried out by resident care staff.
  • Evaluate resident on admission, obtain medical history, check physician orders, transfer and pre-admission information. Review resident’s medical and social history. Conduct re-admission assessments for residents in area hospitals when necessary.
  • Serve as spokesperson for the Nursing Department for matters relating to the Department of Health.
  • Prepare and manage facility budget.
  • Conduct clinical workflow analysis and design.
  • Oversee operations of the Nursing department.

Qualifications

RN - Director of Nursing:

  • Credentials of Registered Professional Nurse with a current state license required.
  • Clinical experience in Assisted Living preferred.
  • At least two years of supervisory nursing experience required.
  • Knowledge of state and federal AH, EHP, ALR, ALP, EALR and SNARL regulations preferred.
  • Proficiency in various computer programs, applications, electronic communications, and electronic medical records.
  • Ability to participate in facility on call program, which may include working at facility during off hours.
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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