We're Looking for a Director of Nursing (DON).

As the Director of Nursing, you will provide overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in Care Services (Healthcare) and residential apartments in accordance with SLC standards, policies and procedures. Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

Are you a seasoned nurse leader looking to downshift from a high-intensity role-without stepping away from making a difference? Or...
Are you an ambitious Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) ready to step confidently into your first Director role-with support and mentorship?

We're offering a unique opportunity for the right fit-someone who brings clinical wisdom, steady leadership, and a heart for our residents and staff alike.

If you're ready to lead with purpose, without burning out, this may be your next chapter. This position will oversee all nursing aspects within our intimate 16-bed skilled nursing department. Must have a current state licensure as a RN in good standing, be able to work the clinical floor, have a shared vision with the team, focused on providing excellent clinical care, and present a positive attitude each day. Skilled Nursing experience is required.

POSITION SUMMARY: Overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in Care Services (Healthcare) and residential apartments in accordance with SLC standards, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develops, organizes and operates the nursing services for Skilled Nursing department.
• Works in collaboration with the Resident Care Director to provide quality nursing care to residents.
• Ensures that significant clinical developments of residents are reported to their physicians, the Medical Director, the Executive Director and State (if necessary).
• Coordinates nursing services for Skilled Nursing residents including the procurement of outside sources such as Home Health, private duty, Hospice, rehabilitation services, psychological, etc.
• Develops and maintains a schedule of daily rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing associates to assure 24 hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements as well as SLC's standards.
• Orders all nursing supplies, office supplies and equipment for Skilled Nursing.
• Develops and participates in a new associate orientation program, including private duty and agency associates.
• Attends and prepares necessary information for Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy reviews.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Administrator in his/her absence.
• Serves "on-call" on weekends and after normal working hours.
• Accepts "Manager on Duty" responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.

TRAVEL: No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• BS degree from an accredited school of nursing. Registered nurse with a current state license.
• Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Two years' experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company's attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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