Director of Nursing Services - Senior Living Community

CHS Recruiting•Reston, VA

1d•$145,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing Services (DON) is responsible for overseeing nursing operations within the senior living community. The DON ensures high-quality resident care, staff supervision, and implementation of clinical policies and procedures that support the health, safety, and well-being of residents. The DON is supported by two (2) nurse managers and the community has approximately 90 residents between the assisted living facility and memory care unit.

Requirements

Virginia RN license
BSN
3+ years nursing leadership experience in a similar environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi electronic health record

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the nursing department
Ensure high-quality, resident-centered care
Recruit, hire, and train nursing staff
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff
Participate in staff scheduling process
Monitor nurse staffing levels, supply inventories, etc. and adjust as needed
Oversee the quality and safety of the medication management program
Oversee care coordination
Oversee clinical documentation
Oversee infection prevention and control
Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
Ensure appropriateness of admission and readmissions
Address resident and family concerns, providing timely resolution
Investigate incidents, accidents, and complaints, ensuring protocols are followed
Participate in the annual business and budget planning for the nursing department
Lead weekly health maintenance meetings
Lead the skin integrity program, delegating weekly skin checks and wound rounds
Assist physicians and other directors with care planning and completion of assessments
Represent the organization in professional and community activities
Maintain positive relations with referral sources and service providers
Participate in professional development activities as required