Director Nursing Services
About The Position
Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our best in class Nurse Leadership team as our new Director of Nursing today! A few details about the role: Provide leadership and vision to the department by developing and maintaining departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice and nursing policy, and procedure manuals. Plan, coordinate and implement new techniques, nursing objectives and standards of nursing care. Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regime of care and provide direct resident care. Oversee and assist in assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation in case management. Organize resident care programs which include the interdisciplinary team, resident care planning team, the restorative care program, and other programs as necessary to provide optimal care. Foster an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident and their rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care. Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce department policies. Generate input into the budget process and maintain monthly expense records. Guide and enforce proper infection control practices. Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and servers over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations. Equal Opportunity Employer If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Eight to ten years of nursing experienced in a long-term care facility
- Three years supervisory/leadership experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities preferably in a long-term care facility
- Certifications and Registered Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or master’s degree is preferred
- Certification as a Director of Nursing, Nurse Executive, or Administrator preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and vision to the department by developing and maintaining departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice and nursing policy, and procedure manuals.
- Plan, coordinate and implement new techniques, nursing objectives and standards of nursing care.
- Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regime of care and provide direct resident care.
- Oversee and assist in assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation in case management.
- Organize resident care programs which include the interdisciplinary team, resident care planning team, the restorative care program, and other programs as necessary to provide optimal care.
- Foster an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident and their rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce department policies.
- Generate input into the budget process and maintain monthly expense records.
- Guide and enforce proper infection control practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
