Nurse Manager - DON - Heritage Woods of Watseka
About The Position
The Nurse Manager oversees clinical care at Heritage Woods of Watseka. The role includes assessing prospective residents, conducting wellness assessments, creating individualized care plans, and providing health promotion, disease prevention counseling, and self-care education. Approximately 20% of work hours involve hands-on nursing responsibilities and direct care. The Nurse Manager also leads the clinical team, coordinates infection control and medication management programs, supports quality improvement, and ensures compliance with regulations and resident privacy requirements.
Requirements
- Maintain current state nursing licensure; an LPN license is required and an RN license is preferred.
- At least two years of nursing supervisory experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership and supervisory ability, including readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity.
Nice To Haves
- Prior senior or supportive living experience is strongly preferred.
- RN licensure is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessments of prospective residents, including off-site visits.
- Perform wellness assessments and develop individualized care plans based on residents’ needs and preferences.
- Deliver health promotion services, disease prevention counseling, and self-care education to residents.
- Provide hands-on nursing responsibilities and direct care for approximately 20% of work hours.
- Engage compassionately with residents and family members to create a positive experience.
- Communicate regularly with physicians, relevant healthcare providers, and family members.
- Hire, train, schedule, and lead the clinical team in providing exceptional care.
- Coordinate the Community’s infection control program and maintain state regulatory compliance.
- Develop and oversee the Community’s medication management program.
- Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Comply with rules and regulations regarding the confidentiality and privacy of resident information.
Benefits
- Advancement and professional growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
- EAP and wellness programs.
- 401(k) with biweekly employer match.
- Outside-In Employee Referral Program.
- Competitive paid time off supporting work-life balance.
- Self-service payroll and accuracy tools (Paycom).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
