RN - Director of Nursing (ALF)

Elderwood•City of Tonawanda, NY

About The Position

Apply HERE for Full Time RN - Director of Nursing (Assisted Living) Opportunity with Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to take the next step in your nursing career? Elderwood's Assisted Living Community at Tonawanda is seeking a nursing leader for the position of Director of Nursing (DON). RN - Director of Nursing, DON (Assisted Living) Position Overview: The Director of Nursing (RN) assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for the overall staffing, staff training and development, and management of personnel in the Nursing Department. The Director of Nursing also is responsible for the overall quality of care assessment, planning, documentation and provision of services to residents. Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonwanda: Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda is a single-level assisted living community with a family-like atmosphere in the Town of Tonawanda’s Sheridan-Parkside neighborhood. Staff are experienced in helping residents with life’s daily activities and are available 24-hours a day to provide a safe, secure and vibrant living experience complete with fun and engaging activities. The community is licensed to provide additional services through the New York State-certified Assisted Living Program (ALP). Employee Perks!

Requirements

Credentials as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license in good standing in state which work is performed.
Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience as a RN.
Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Ability to participate in facility on-call program which may include working at facility on evenings and weekends.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in nursing education, training, and/or performing in-services desired.
Demonstrated proficiency in various computer applications, programs, and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall management of the nursing department to include: staff management, training, scheduling, and personnel functions.
Responsible for responding immediately to residents’ requests.
Exhibits the highest level of customer services towards residents, staff and visitors.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy.
Ensures that residents, staff and visitors are treated with respect and kindness.
Ensures rights of residents and personal preferences in care and treatment are respected.
Supervises nursing staff on all med rooms/units/floors while on duty.
Conducts periodic rounds, provides input for the nursing care of residents, acts as a nurse resource person for all nursing staff.
Maintains safe conditions for residents and staff.
Monitors resident care standards during performance of duties and ensures that high standards of care are being provided.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.