RN SUPERVISOR- ELDER SERVICES

NAVAJO HEALTH FOUNDATION - SAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.•Ganado, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Supervisor for Elder Services reports to the Chief Community Health Officer and is responsible for developing, overseeing, and managing the daily operations of the Elder Day Care and Respite Care Program. The role provides clinical and administrative leadership to support safe, culturally respectful, high-quality care for Navajo elders. The Supervisor establishes program policies and procedures, ensures compliance with applicable elder care regulations, and incorporates Navajo traditions, beliefs, and family-centered values into service delivery. The position honors Navajo elders as keepers of wisdom, language, and culture. The Supervisor leads program development and evaluation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, clinical supervision, care coordination, staff recruitment and training, and resource planning. The role works with elders, families, caregivers, clinical and community partners, traditional practitioners, and organizational leadership.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current unrestricted nursing license from Arizona or another compact licensing state.
Three to five years of nursing experience.
Knowledge of elder care services regulations and standards.
Experience with program development, policy creation, and staff supervision.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Valid American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire.
Valid unrestricted and insurable driver’s license.
Must successfully pass Employee Health Program requirements and a background investigation.
Knowledge of elder care requirements, including adult day health, respite care, infection control, medication management, safety standards, elder abuse reporting, and documentation.
Knowledge of geriatric nursing, including chronic disease management, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, fall prevention, mobility support, and end-of-life considerations.
Knowledge of community-based health programs, interdisciplinary care coordination, and public health approaches.
Knowledge of Navajo (Diné) traditions, cultural values, and family structures related to elder care.
Strong clinical assessment and nursing judgment skills for elder and vulnerable adult populations.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
Effective leadership and supervisory skills, including staff coaching, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective written and verbal communication, including respectful communication with elders, families, staff, leadership, and community partners.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, community organizations, and traditional practitioners.
Ability to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a culturally respectful, elder-centered program.
Ability to integrate Navajo cultural teachings, language, and practices into program activities and care approaches.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic community health setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical nursing standards.
Ability to work independently and as part of a leadership team under the direction of the Chief Community Health Officer.
Ability to advocate for elders and support family caregivers with compassion and respect.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in elder care, long-term care, community health, or public health.
Bilingual skills in English and Navajo.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Elder Day Care and Respite Care Program.
Create, review, and maintain program policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
Align the program with organizational goals and community health priorities.
Serve as the clinical and administrative liaison between Elder Care Services and Community Health leadership.
Ensure compliance with tribal, state, federal, and elder care requirements, including licensing, safety, infection control, documentation, and reporting.
Maintain readiness for inspections, audits, and quality reviews.
Monitor quality indicators, incident reports, and corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
Provide clinical supervision and guidance to nursing and support staff.
Ensure safe medication management, health monitoring, and care coordination for elders with chronic conditions, disabilities, or cognitive impairment.
Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health, social services, physical therapy, nutrition, traditional practitioners, and other appropriate partners.
Incorporate Navajo traditions, teachings, language, and cultural values into programming and daily activities.
Support culturally respectful practices regarding communication, spiritual beliefs, family involvement, and end-of-life considerations.
Engage elders, families, and caregivers in care planning with respect for Diné values and clan relationships.
Collaborate with traditional healers and cultural advisors as appropriate.
Recruit, orient, train, and evaluate elder care staff.
Support staff education in geriatric care, dementia care, cultural competency, and elder abuse prevention.
Assist with program budgeting, staffing models, and resource planning.
Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and data collection.
Maintain positive working relationships with physicians.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, committees, and community outreach efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.