Archcare

Director of Nursing

Archcare • $90K — $120K *
Mount Vernon, NY 10550In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BSN required, MSN preferred; current NY RN license.
  • Minimum 5 years in nursing leadership, 3 years in long-term care or geriatric healthcare.
  • Experience in memory care or dementia-specific programs preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of NYSDOH assisted living regulations.
  • Exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all nursing services in the skilled nursing facility.
  • Ensure quality and safety of resident care.
  • Oversee compliance with regulatory standards and prepare for inspections.
  • Lead Nursing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
  • Develop staffing plans and maintain required nursing levels.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
  • Promote resident satisfaction through responsive leadership.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continuing education.
  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • A culture focused on dignity, compassion, and resident-centered care.
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives as part of the Executive Leadership Team.
Full Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Leadership
  • Provide overall leadership and direction for all nursing services within the skilled nursing facility.
  • Maintain accountability for the quality, safety, and effectiveness of resident care.
  • Provide clinical oversight and consultation to the Adult Day Health Care Center nursing staff and programming.
  • Ensure resident-centered care is delivered according to evidence-based practices.
  • Promote a culture of dignity, compassion, and person-centered care.


Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable CMS, New York State Department of Health, OSHA, CDC, and organizational regulations and standards.
  • Lead preparation for annual surveys, complaint investigations, and regulatory inspections.
  • Develop and implement Plans of Correction as necessary.
  • Monitor compliance with infection prevention, medication management, documentation, resident rights, and quality measures.


Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
  • Lead the Nursing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
  • Monitor clinical outcomes including:
    • Falls
    • Pressure injuries
    • Weight management
    • Infections
    • Hospital readmissions
    • Medication errors
    • Behavioral health outcomes
  • Analyze quality metrics and implement corrective actions.
  • Conduct regular audits of documentation and clinical practices.

Staffing & Workforce Management
  • Develop staffing plans that meet regulatory requirements and resident acuity.
  • Maintain required staffing levels, including achievement of target nursing hours per resident day.
  • Recruit, hire, orient, coach, evaluate, and retain nursing personnel.
  • Conduct annual performance evaluations and competency assessments.
  • Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development.
  • Monitor overtime, agency utilization, absenteeism, and labor productivity.

Clinical Operations
  • Oversee:
    • Nursing assessments
    • Care planning
    • Medication administration
    • Treatment services
    • Wound management
    • Infection prevention
    • Behavioral health interventions
    • Restorative nursing
  • Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with rehabilitation, social work, dietary, pharmacy, and medical providers to coordinate care.


Adult Day Health Care Clinical Oversight
  • Provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing services within the Adult Day Health Care Center.
  • Ensure compliance with all Adult Day Health Care regulations.
  • Review participant clinical status and care plans.
  • Collaborate with the ADHC leadership team regarding participant safety, clinical programming, and quality outcomes.
  • Support survey readiness and quality improvement initiatives for the program.


Resident & Family Experience
  • Foster positive relationships with residents, participants, families, physicians, and community partners.
  • Address concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Promote resident and participant satisfaction through responsive leadership and continuous improvement.

Financial Stewardship
  • Manage the nursing department budget.
  • Monitor labor expenses, supply utilization, and operational efficiencies.
  • Participate in annual budget development.
  • Identify opportunities to improve quality while managing costs responsibly.


Emergency Preparedness
  • Participate in emergency preparedness planning.
  • Lead nursing response during emergencies.
  • Ensure staff competency in emergency procedures and disaster preparedness.


Leadership & Collaboration
  • Participate as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Support organizational strategic initiatives.
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Serve as Administrator-on-Call as assigned.
  • Lead departmental meetings and clinical committees.
  • Other duties as assigned.


RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
  • Ability to interact with seniors, including those with dementia, and their families in a supportive way.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Expertise with computer software programs.
  • Ability to work and problem-solve independently.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Licensure
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN required, MSN preferred.
  • Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in the State of New York.

Experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
  • At least three (3) years of experience in assisted living, long-term care, or a related geriatric healthcare setting.
  • Experience managing memory care or dementia-specific programs strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of NYSDOH Assisted Living, Enhanced ALR, and Special Needs ALR regulations.
  • Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills, with expertise in geriatric and dementia care.
  • Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills with staff, residents, families, and regulatory agencies.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.

About Archcare

ArchCare is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides a wide range of services to seniors and people with disabilities in the New York City area. The organization operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care programs, as well as offering rehabilitation and hospice services. ArchCare is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients, and has received numerous awards for its work. The organization is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is guided by the principles of the Gospel.
Learn more about Archcare
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1970
* Ladders Estimates

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