Director of Nursing

Harbour Village • Holland, MI

5d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in the Health Center. The role oversees nursing personnel, including their selection, training, discipline, and supervision, and is responsible for procuring appropriate supplies and equipment and operating within the departmental budget.

The Director oversees nursing and supportive services for the Health Center and coordinates care for apartment and Health Center residents, including arranging outside services as needed. The role plans nursing services and staffing, maintains restorative care programs and nursing standards and policies, and ensures staffing coverage meets regulatory requirements and facility standards. The position also supports staff orientation and evaluations, coordinates resident care through meetings, reviews quality and policy matters, develops action plans, and implements LCS standards.

Freedom Village Holland is a senior living community managed by Life Care Services (LCS), located in Holland, Michigan. The posting describes a full-time position with an annual salary of $100,000 to $110,000.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered nurse with a current license in the community’s state.
• Two years of experience in geriatric nursing and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
• At least two years of nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• RN license/certification is listed as preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in professional organizations primarily focused on geriatrics.
• NADONA certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, organization, and operation of nursing and supportive services for the Health Center.
• Coordinate nursing services for apartment and Health Center residents, including procuring outside services such as home health care, private duty, hospice, rehabilitation, and psychological services.
• Communicate and meet with outside consultants to assess resident care needs and make recommendations.
• Plan nursing services and recommend staffing levels and mix of licensed nurses and certified nursing aides.
• Develop and maintain a restorative care program in collaboration with the therapy provider.
• Select, train, evaluate, and discipline nursing services personnel.
• Develop and maintain schedules and duty assignments that provide sufficient nursing coverage to meet regulatory requirements and facility standards.
• Develop and participate in new staff orientation, including for private duty and agency staff.
• Oversee written orientations and annual evaluations of nursing staff.
• Participate in coordinating resident care services through departmental staff meetings.
• Attend, prepare information for, and analyze information for Quarterly Assurance Meetings and the annual policy review.
• Develop appropriate action plans and ensure follow-through.
• Implement LCS standards through the use of resources and programs.
• Develop and maintain a philosophy and standards of care describing the quality of nursing and medical care provided by the facility.
• Develop and maintain written nursing standards of practice for governing-body ratification, including routine care and criteria for when additional care is needed.
• Develop and maintain nursing service policies and procedures and coordinate nursing services with other resident care services.
• Procure appropriate supplies and equipment and operate within the departmental budget.

Benefits

• Scholarships and educational assistance programs.
• Extraordinary Reward Points recognition program.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting employee and family health and wellness.
• Employee-led committees.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid training.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Daily Pay access to wages on the employee’s schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager