Director of Nurses RN

Sunny Acres•Chelmsford, MA

8d•$155,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Sunny Side of Nursing! Are you ready to level up your nursing career and make a real difference in the lives of our beloved residents? Sunny Acres Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation and Legacy Care Assisted Living Memory Care in Chelmsford, MA, is on the hunt for vibrant and caring Director of Nurses to join our dynamic team. Sunny Acres, with a legacy of care dating back to 1948, we've been taking care of the people you love for generations, and now it's your chance to be part of our incredible journey!

Requirements

Valid RN license in Massachusetts.
5+ years experience as a DON.
Compassionate and dedicated to improving the lives of our residents.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Flexibility to work different shifts.
A commitment to providing top-notch patient care.

Responsibilities

Supervise nursing staff — oversee RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other nursing personnel.
Ensure quality resident care — monitor residents' conditions, treatments, medications, care plans, and changes in health status.
Manage staffing — create schedules, ensure adequate nursing coverage, handle call-outs, and participate in hiring and onboarding.
Develop and monitor care plans — ensure individualized care plans are accurate, updated, and followed.
Medication management — oversee medication administration practices and address medication errors or concerns.
Regulatory compliance — ensure the facility follows federal and state regulations, including CMS and state Department of Public Health requirements.
Quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) — monitor falls, pressure injuries, infections, rehospitalizations, medication errors, and other quality indicators and implement corrective actions.
Infection prevention and control — oversee infection-control practices, outbreak response, surveillance, and staff education.
Staff education — provide or coordinate training on clinical procedures, policies, infection control, resident rights, emergency procedures, and other required topics.
Incident management — investigate and follow up on falls, injuries, medication errors, abuse/neglect allegations, and other significant incidents.
Documentation — ensure nursing documentation, assessments, progress notes, medication records, and other clinical records are accurate and completed on time.
Physician and family communication — coordinate with physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Survey readiness — prepare the nursing department for state and federal surveys and address deficiencies when identified.
Emergency preparedness — ensure nursing staff are prepared for emergencies, disasters, evacuations, and changes in resident condition.
Budget and supplies — help manage the nursing department's budget, equipment, and medical supplies.
Performance management — evaluate nursing staff performance, address disciplinary issues, and recognize strong performance.
Resident rights and dignity — ensure residents are treated respectfully and receive care consistent with their preferences and rights.
Leadership — participate in facility leadership meetings and work closely with the Administrator, Medical Director, Social Services, Rehabilitation, Dietary, Activities, and other departments.