Director of Nursing (Medicaid ALP)

National Health Care Associates•Troy, NY

3d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

- A Great Place to Work Heartwood is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team! - Beautiful Assisted Living facility with stable staffing in Troy, NY is seeking a Director of Nursing. This is a great opportunity for an RN with some management experience to step in and take the reins in a beautiful Majority- Medicaid Assisted Living Facility . The Pines at Heartwood , a member of the National Health Care Associates Family of Facilities with 44 centers in 6 states, runs a Medicaid approved program wherein we provide all the comforts of home with personalized care that supports health and independence. With quality of life as our hallmark the assisted living program is designed to offer residents support, activities, and amenities that encourage life to be lived to its fullest! The facility is conveniently located near Samaritan and St Mary’s Hospitals with easy access from all major thoroughfares and bus lines. What You'll Do: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Nursing has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for overseeing the overall health and wellness of the residents within the assisted living facility. This includes coordinating resident care services, managing the nursing and care giving staff, ensuring compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements within acceptable standards of practice, promoting quality outcomes, and fostering a culture of safety, compassion, and resident centered. Additionally, the Director of Nursing ensures that care delivery is consistent with the mission, vision, values, and policies of National Health Care Associates. If you are a visionary nursing leader with a passion for transforming healthcare, consider this exceptional Director of Nursing opportunity! Drive excellence locally and across the long-term care industry in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college, or university with a current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
Minimum 2-3 years of nursing experience, preferably in assisted living, long-term care, or home health with prior management experience.
Certified in the Uniform Assessment System (UAS) or eligible within 30 days of hire.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of state and licensing regulations.
Resident-centered and compassionate approach
Sound clinical judgment and decision-making
Effective team leadership and staff development
Compliance and quality management focus
Collaboration and conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

Works with the Executive Director to develop, allocate, and control the budget for the Nursing Department.
Activily participates in the center’s strategic marketing plans.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing and caregiving staff.
Provide clinical education, mentoring, and performance feedback to ensure high standards of care.
Maintains a system to ensure timely completion of medical evaluations and UAS.
Develop, implement, and update individualized service plans based on resident needs and preferences.
Ensure compliance with state and licensing requirements governing the assisted living facility.
Conduct audits, quality assurance reviews, and corrective action plans as needed.
Prepare for and participate in licensing inspections and surveys.
Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs, changes in condition, and wellness programs.
Develop and oversee wellness programs and preventive health initiatives.