Director of Nursing Assisted Living The Residence at Great Woods

LCB Senior Living•Norton, MA

2d•$115,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Director of Nursing, also referred to in the description as the Resident Care Director, coordinates resident care to support residents’ independence and physical, psychosocial, and emotional well-being. The role works with residents and their families and serves as a liaison with healthcare personnel and community support systems. The Director oversees community operations and staff, including hiring, evaluating, scheduling, training, and supervising associates. The position is responsible for regulatory and policy compliance, resident records, care quality, safety, departmental budgets, operating and financial controls, and communication with residents, families, staff, and LCB Senior Living. The role also supports community occupancy and outreach, handles resident concerns, and participates in the Manager-on-Duty Program. The posting specifies that applicants must hold an LPN or RN license and have experience in Massachusetts. The posting lists a salary range of $115,000–$120,000 and describes the position as full-time. Benefits for full-time associates are available starting on Day One.

Requirements

Active LPN or RN license in the state where employed; the posting specifically requires an LPN or RN license and experience in Massachusetts.
At least two years of demonstrated experience caring for seniors and supervisory management skills.
At least 25 years of age.
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, and presentation software.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of dementia care for seniors in accordance with LCB Senior Living policy and current state and local standards.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and completely.
Valid driver’s license.
Certificates or education required by applicable state or federal regulatory agencies, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively to prospective residents, families, and professionals and support community occupancy.
Direct the overall management of the Residence and delegate day-to-day operational authority when absent.
Maintain open and timely communication with associates, residents, families, and LCB Senior Living about operations and programs.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws, regulations, and legal requirements.
Develop and implement quality improvement, strategic planning, and environmental safety processes.
Manage community outreach and liaison relationships with industry partners and local service resources.
Ensure associates have the resources needed to perform their duties efficiently and economically.
Maintain departmental budgets and ensure required operating and financial controls are implemented.
Plan and implement staff orientation and training; conduct or attend required in-service training and orientation.
Promote teamwork and cooperation across departments to address problems and improve services.
Ensure timely associate performance reviews and administer counseling, retraining, and corrective action fairly and in accordance with company policies.
Administer topical and oral medications and ear and eye drops with written physician orders, and administer injectables where regulations allow.
Review incident and accident reports, implement changes to reduce future issues, and ensure appropriate company and state compliance reporting.
Prepare the annual operating budget with LCB Senior Living and communicate the resources needed for community programs and activities.
Review resident complaints and grievances, ensure appropriate action, and discuss matters with residents and families as appropriate.
Oversee facility record keeping, including records documenting services provided.
Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained.
Provide daily operational direction and leadership to Department Managers.
Participate in the Manager-on-Duty Program.
Coordinate and manage nursing and assisted living aide services delivered by supervised direct care staff.
Supervise nursing personnel and assisted living aides in nursing services and assistance with activities of daily living.
Ensure evaluation of the clinical competence of assigned nursing personnel and assisted living aides.
Participate in or develop agency objectives, standards of care, and policies and procedures concerning nursing services and assistance with activities of daily living.
Participate in direct service staff recruitment, selection, orientation, and in-service education.
Participate in program planning, budgeting, and evaluation of clinical services.
Plan for clients who no longer receive or require services of the assisted living services agency.
Ensure nursing services are available on a 24-hour basis, directly or through delegation.
Provide weekly reports to the executive director regarding problems or concerns with core services, the managed residential community, or the assisted living services agency.
Provide monthly statistical reports to the service coordinator, including the number of clients served and services provided.
Oversee compliance with LCB quality initiatives and state regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as requested.