Director of Nursing - LPN/RN - $5000 Sign on Bonus!!

Bethesda Senior Living Communities•Ellisville, MO

5d•$85,000 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced LPN or RN who’s passionate about enriching the lives of seniors? We’re looking for an inspiring and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead our health services team and champion exceptional care in our vibrant senior living community. In this vital role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a supportive, person-centered environment where residents thrive and staff feel valued. Your leadership will make a meaningful difference every day — guiding care, mentoring team members, and ensuring the highest standards of well-being. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, compassion, and vision to a role that’s both challenging and deeply rewarding, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Requirements

Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a stressful, sometimes demanding environment.
Knowledgeable of state and federal regulations for assisted living facilities.
Ability to teach and train resident care staff.
Ability to schedule staff and cover shifts as needed.
Ability to formulate and write policies and procedures.
Ability and skills to lead others and foster an environment that is receptive to change for improvement of quality resident care.
Possess excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Possess a current valid drivers license with safe driving record.
Knowledgeable of conflict resolution techniques and the skills to implement.
Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.
Education and Licensure: Current R.N. or LPN license.
Experience: Proven, positive leadership experience in a geriatric care environment.

Responsibilities

Recruits, screens, and selects care staff that are compassionate and desire to assist the elderly and disabled.
Staffs the care unit(s) in a cost efficient manner while ensuring a high standard of care is provided.
Leads the staff by providing expectations of performance and following up to ensure the expectations are met. Appraises the performance of care staff and personally reviews strengths, goals, and areas for improvement with them.
Provides training to staff that encourages team performance, instructs them on technical and medical issues and policies and procedures.
Monitors and assists with personal care of residents, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and shaving, toileting, ambulating and transferring.
Assesses potential and current residents to ensure appropriate placement for their current level of care.
Maintains current knowledge and implements policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Forms and maintains a positive and informative relationship with residents and their families.
Meets with families and residents to provide information and answer questions regarding residents care.
Monitors all clinical records to ensure accurate, current and complete information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Is the clinical leader when meeting with State Regulatory Agencies. Assists Executive Director in development of Plans of Correction for clinical deficiencies as needed.
Maintains and is responsible for the budget of the resident care unit(s). Ensures supplies, staff and equipment meet budgeted allocations.
Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.
Is a positive role model for resident care staff.
Represents the community in marketing and provides tours of the facility that show how the potential residents needs may be met.
Maintains confidentiality of residents personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents rights.
Communicates with residents, families, visitors and employees in a positive manner using excellent customer service skills.
Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.