Director of Nursing

Splendido • Tucson, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Splendido is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing services across assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing in its Life Plan Community in Oro Valley, Arizona. The DON leads clinical excellence and supports a culture of compassionate, person-centered care, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The role offers the opportunity to develop gerontological nursing leadership through innovative programming and performance improvement initiatives, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and support from community and Headquarters team members.

The Director oversees nursing care and coordinates services provided by other care providers. The role is accountable for regulatory compliance, quality assurance and performance improvement, safety and risk management, resident rights and privacy, clinical documentation, emergency preparedness, and relevant human resources functions. The DON also addresses grievances, supports effective interdepartmental teamwork, provides leadership coverage through the Life Centre weekend schedule, and promotes employee wellness and professional development.

Requirements

• Current State RN license.
• At least 2 years of management experience, preferably in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.
• Ability to interpret operational and financial reports.
• Ability to hire, develop, evaluate, and coach staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.
• CPR/AED certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or BSN.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of Medicare/MDS requirements.
• At least 1 year of long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, follow, and enforce policies and practices that align with current local, state, and federal regulatory standards, including safety, risk management, resident rights, and privacy.
• Establish, operationalize, engage team members in, and sustain a Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
• Identify, correct, and report deviations from safe practice and risk management issues.
• Engage in emergency preparedness planning and drills for Assisted Living and Memory Support, and participate in community-wide activities.
• Apply the Mather Wellness Model and the 3 A’s—Achievement, Autonomy, and Affiliation—in resident care.
• Supervise and oversee nursing care and coordinate services provided by other care providers.
• Maintain the clinical record for each resident receiving care and document according to applicable policies and standards.
• Use a customer-focused approach to problem solving, goal setting, and management.
• Protect and advocate for resident rights; address grievances and concerns.
• Handle confidential information discreetly and comply with applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Manage relevant human resources functions, including hiring, retention, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Demonstrate commitment to the company Mission, Core Values, and Nextraordinary philosophy, and create exceptional experiences for internal and external customers.
• Pursue personal growth and development through formal and informal education programs.
• Facilitate teamwork between functional departments to promote effective operations.
• Participate in the Life Centre weekend schedule to provide leadership coverage.
• Participate in employee wellness opportunities and create opportunities for team members to participate.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off program including vacation/personal days, sick days, and holidays; the plan rolls over year to year.
• 401(k) program with per-pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution, available to those age 21 or better.
• Convenient, subsidized parking or public transportation for certain locations.
• Wellness Spending Account with up to $300 annually for wellness-related expenses.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefits-eligible team members.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Extended illness benefits.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance for benefits-eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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