Director of Nursing (Memory Care)

Cogir Senior Living

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in nursing and RN nursing license in good standing
  • Management coursework is a plus
  • State-required certifications (e.g., First Aid, CPR)
  • Minimum three years experience in Assisted Living/Memory Care
  • Minimum two years in a supervisory/management role
  • Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft suite
  • Compassion for and an interest in senior care

Responsibilities

  • Foster a resident-centered approach to service delivery
  • Assess residents' health and create individualized service plans
  • Establish and maintain the medication program
  • Oversee hiring, promotions, and staff management
  • Provide hands-on training and staff development
  • Communicate regularly with residents' families about healthcare needs
  • Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and licenses

Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for leadership and staff development
  • Flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays
  • On-call support for nursing and clinical inquiries
  • Focus on resident dignity and individualized care
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing oversees all aspects of resident care and clinical services within the community, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance with state regulations. This role provides leadership and guidance to the care team while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for residents, families, and staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Foster a resident-centered approach to planning and delivering services, supporting residents' rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity and respect.
  • Assess residents' health, functional, and psychosocial status; initiate individualized service plans; proactively manage care and services for each resident; and maximize their opportunities to remain in the assisted living or memory care environment.
  • Establish and maintain the medication program.
  • Oversee all hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment of licensed nursing staff (including Health and Wellness Director, Wellness Nurses), Resident Care Coordinator, and Medication Techs.
  • Hands-on training, supervision, and staff development.
  • Communicate regularly with residents' families regarding healthcare needs, changes in condition, and address family concerns.
  • Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses, in accordance with company, Federal, State, and local requirements.
  • Ensure resident records and charting are current and up to date.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation for nursing and clinical questions and emergencies. On-call responsibilities are shared with the Health and Wellness Director, who manages staffing-related issues


Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certifications:
  • A degree in nursing and an RN nursing license in good standing.
  • Additional coursework in management is an asset.
  • Current state-required certifications, such as First Aid, CPR, and any other applicable credentials.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:
  • At least three (3) years of experience in an Assisted Living/Memory Care setting is required.
  • At least two (2) years in a supervisory/management role; experience with budgets, staff development, training, and scheduling.
  • Experience in Memory Care is preferred.
  • Outstanding organizational skills.
  • Proficient in computer literacy and good knowledge of the Microsoft suite.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends, holidays, and overtime to meet the position's requirements, with the capacity to be on-call 24/7.
  • Meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations.
  • Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.


Salary Description

$100,000 - $120,000 annually

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