Director of Nursing

Walker Place • Shelbyville, IN

7d

About The Position

The Director of Nursing provides overall leadership and management of residents’ health and well-being within the community. The role oversees clinical care, regulatory compliance, resident assessments and service plans, clinical staffing and supplies, and communication with residents’ families or responsible parties. The Director of Nursing supervises LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and other assigned team members to support consistently high-quality resident care. The position works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting and participates in a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing; Registered Nurse preferred.
• One year in a nursing leadership role.
• BSL Certification.
• Interest in working with a senior population.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the primary language of residents.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency with computer skills and Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally with guests, residents, and staff, and respond promptly to resident needs.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including regularly standing and walking; occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance or mechanical devices; and pushing up to 350 pounds in a wheelchair.

Nice To Haves

• Senior Living experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the community complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to clinical care.
• Collect, analyze, and report occurrence trends and develop and implement improvement plans when needed.
• Partner with the Administrator and other team members to analyze and maintain resident and team member health and safety.
• Partner with the pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
• Provide clinical expertise to licensed nurses.
• Assist with educational presentations as assigned by the Administrator.
• Identify residents’ ongoing needs and services through the assessment and Service Plan process, including documentation when a resident’s health care status changes.
• Oversee monthly updates and report pertinent changes to the responsible party.
• Partner with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential changes in service or medication levels, when applicable.
• Ensure resident service plans are updated as required by state regulations.
• Participate in community awareness activities and community relations.
• Communicate with residents’ families and/or responsible parties about changes in care or health concerns.
• Inform the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs, when applicable.
• Schedule clinical staff monthly.
• Ensure adequate clinical supplies are available.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Supervise LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and other assigned staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with early access to earned wages.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid training and growth opportunities.
• Uniforms where applicable.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Volunteer time off.
• Wellness-related benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed