The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of administrative, clinical, and resident care services within a senior living community environment.

Required Experience

• Compassionate towards the senior population, especially those with Alzheimer’s, or other dementias.
• Nurse (LPN or RN) registered in Michigan
• Assisted Living/Memory Care experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Director of Nursing (LPN or RN) actively supports our culture – our pillars and 1440.
• Provide assistance to staff members regarding any interpretation of criteria standards.
• Develop, organize, implement and evaluate training for new and existing Wellness staff.
• Provide training as needed for other departments.
• Interview and hire staff within budgeted guidelines.
• Directly manages all Wellness Staff (all shifts) to provide compassionate and competent care for residents.
• Implement and coordinate all services for residents admitted to the community.
• Perform admission and ongoing assessments of residents quarterly, upon return from Hospital or skilled environment, or change of condition (initiate care conference).
• Use resident assessment to set measurable goals and outcomes for residents that meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
• Assess the need for preventive and restorative programs to ensure achievable and optimal goals for quality of life.
• Obtain written orders for any necessary changes to service plan.
• Verification of MARS/TARS and communicate with pharmacy to assure accuracy of medication and treatment administration.
• Overall responsibility for direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Wellness Department.
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
• Resident and family relationship building by assisting families and/or residents to identify, plan, and obtain needed assistance from the Wellness Center and other departments.
• Completion of appropriate paperwork and recommendations as to better and/or more efficient ways of operating the department.
• The Director of Nursing (LPN or RN) completes daily round on all residents
• Utilize budget parameters to order and maintain an acceptable level of inventory for the Wellness department.
• Act as resident advocate with external medical care providers.
• Develop Care Associate assignment/update ongoing task sheets in point of care software.
• Maintain/update all records both written and in point of care software.
• Knowledge of all emergency policies and provision of updated information to staff.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Registered Nurse License
Licensed Practical Nurse

COMPENSATION

Base Salary - USD $70,000 to $75,000

Full-time

Benefits - Full

CANDIDATE DETAILS

2+ to 5 years experience

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

SCREENING QUESTIONS
Are you an LPN or RN?

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Compassionate towards the senior population, especially those with Alzheimer’s, or other dementias.
• Nurse (LPN or RN) registered in Michigan
• Assisted Living/Memory Care experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,083.37 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portage, MI 49002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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