Director of Nursing

Celebration Villa of Teays Valley (Priority Life Care)•Hurricane, WV

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About The Position

The Director of Nursing (RN or LPN) plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The role is responsible for ensuring that residents consistently receive high-quality care. The Director of Nursing defines nursing practice standards, coordinates nursing staff and services, and works with facility leadership on nursing-related planning, policies, and administrative decisions. The position may be asked to assume the Administrator’s responsibilities in their absence and must be available on call as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and at least 5 years of previous long-term care experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current license in the applicable state as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances relating to licensed senior housing.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, colleagues, community and state officials, and the general public.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to reprioritize daily tasks.
Leadership ability, compassion, and desire to work in senior living.
Availability to be on call as needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing staff and working in a long-term care and/or assisted living setting.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain nursing practice standards within the facility.
Understand and review the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Oversee, direct, and coordinate nursing staff to provide resident care consistent with standard nursing practices.
Oversee medications, treatments, and nursing services in accordance with resident care plans and physician-directed orders.
Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
Assess residents’ conditions and vital signs to determine or modify treatment plans.
Periodically update written policies and procedures governing the Nursing Department.
Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing Quality Assurance Program for the Nursing Department.
Assist the Quality Assurance Committee in developing and implementing action plans to correct identified deficiencies.
Serve on committees as needed or appointed by the Administrator.
Participate in facility management planning, policy formation, and administrative decision-making, particularly regarding nursing services.
Assume the Administrator’s responsibilities in their absence when requested and directed.
Report issues or problems to the Administrator.
Comply with applicable state, federal, healthcare, and safety standards.
Assist families and other visitors as needed.
Attend and complete required in-services and meetings.
Complete assigned online training to maintain company, state, and federal compliance.
Perform other duties as directed.
Be on call as needed by the facility.

Benefits

Competitive wages and PTO.
Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
Health plans, including vision and dental.
SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost.
Special pay rates on holidays.
$10,000 company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement savings plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee referral bonuses.
On-demand wages via ZayZoon.
Years of Service rewards and PLC Employee of the Year Award.