Director of Nursing Assisted Living The Residence at Great Woods

LCB Senior Living•Norton, MA

9d•$115,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Residence at Great Woods is hiring a Director of Nursing. This role is responsible for coordinating resident care to ensure residents remain as independent as possible. The Director will assist residents and their families in maintaining physical, psychosocial, and emotional well-being, acting as a liaison with healthcare personnel and community support systems. This position involves hiring, evaluating, scheduling, and supervising staff, as well as representing the residence to the community and fostering a culture of quality service and customer satisfaction. The role also aims to promote positive and engaged associates.

Requirements

LPN / RN license and experience in state of MA
Licensed practical nurse or Registered Nurse licensed in the State they are practicing in.
Active nursing license in the state you are employed.
Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, and presentation software.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledgeable about care for seniors with dementia according to LCB Senior Living Policy, as well as current State and local standards.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and completely.
At least 25 years of age.
At least (2) years of demonstrated experience with caring for seniors and supervisory management skills.
Valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Possibility for tuition reimbursement
Connecticut requires either an RN with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a minimum of (2) years full time equivalent clinical experience in nursing, at least (1) of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of the sick at home; or a diploma or associates degree in nursing and at least (4) years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience in nursing within the past (10) years, at least (1) year of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of the sick at home.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.
Actively participate in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for directing the overall management of the Residence. Delegate administrative authority and responsibility for day-to-day operations to personnel in charge when absent.
Ensure open and timely communication with associates, residents, families, and LCB Senior Living regarding community operations and programs.
Ensure compliance with LCB Senior Living's Policies and Procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and legal requirements governing community operations.
Develop and implement quality improvement processes, strategic planning, and environmental safety programs to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests.
Manage a community outreach plan and liaison network with industry partners to identify and partner with local service resources.
Ensure associates are provided with necessary resources to carry out their duties efficiently and economically.
Maintain departmental budgets.
Assure implementation of all operating and financial controls required by community and LCB Senior Living policy.
Ensure proper planning and implementation of staff orientation and training.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with all departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas and overall improvement of services.
Ensure timely completion of associate reviews.
Ensure that counseling efforts, retraining, and corrective action are administered fairly and in accordance with LCB Senior Living policies.
Administer topical and oral medications, as well as ear and eye drops, and injectables where allowed by regulation, with written physician orders.
Ensure completion and review of incident/accident reports and implement changes through proper channels to minimize future issues. Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Prepare annual operating budget in conjunction with LCB Senior Living. Ensure communication of required resources for community programs and activities.
Review resident complaints and grievances and assure appropriate actions are taken. Discuss with residents and families as appropriate.
Oversee all record-keeping functions within the facility, including records necessary to fully disclose services provided.
Ensure that all required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are met at all times.
Conduct and/or attend required in-service training and orientation as per state regulations.
Manage the daily operation of the residence and provide direction and leadership to Department Managers to ensure their success.
Participate in the Manager-on-Duty Program.
Perform other duties as requested.