Director of Nursing (DON)

Senior Living Communities Careers•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Gables, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day. We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged. Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community. Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. This position is responsible for overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in Care Services (Healthcare) and residential apartments in accordance with SLC standards, policies and procedures. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

Requirements

BS degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered nurse with a current state license.
Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
High school diploma or GED
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, organizes and operates the nursing services for Skilled Nursing department.
Works in collaboration with the Resident Care Director to provide quality nursing care to residents.
Ensures that significant clinical developments of residents are reported to their physicians, the Medical Director, the Executive Director and State (if necessary).
Coordinates nursing services for Skilled Nursing residents including the procurement of outside sources such as Home Health, private duty, Hospice, rehabilitation services, psychological, etc.
Develops and maintains a schedule of daily rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing associates to assure 24 hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements as well as SLC's standards.
Orders all nursing supplies, office supplies and equipment for Skilled Nursing.
Develops and participates in a new associate orientation program, including private duty and agency associates.
Attends and prepares necessary information for Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy reviews.
Assumes the responsibilities of the Administrator in his/her absence.
Serves “on-call” on weekends and after normal working hours.
Accepts “Manager on Duty” responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.