Director of Nursing - Palmview Assisted Living

Volunteers of America

$114K — $123K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current Florida RN license
  • Minimum 3 years of administrative and supervisory experience in long-term care
  • Knowledge of transitional care and rehabilitation nursing
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse interactions
  • Numerical competency for planning and budgeting tasks
  • Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel administration processes
  • Flexible availability for emergencies and staff shortages

Responsibilities

  • Direct and delegate management functions of nursing personnel
  • Coordinate activities among nursing units to promote teamwork
  • Interview, hire, and evaluate department personnel's performance
  • Conduct performance evaluations and approve wage adjustments
  • Determine staffing needs to meet residents' nursing care requirements
  • Develop and maintain staffing routines while adhering to budget
  • Plan and evaluate training programs for staff roles
  • Schedule and record departmental meetings
  • Approve hours worked and manage overtime requests
  • Review and update department job descriptions annually

Benefits

  • Access to a supportive community focused on resident needs
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work hours for emergencies and staff shortages
  • Engagement with a caring and dedicated healthcare team
  • Scenic work environment within the Gulf Coast Village area
Full Job Description
Pay Range: 114K-123K
Schedule: M-F 8a-5p (Must be available and on call for nights and weekend needs)

What You Bring (Requirements)

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently registered with the State Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses in the state of Florida
  • Minimum of three (3) years administrative and supervisory experience in a long term health care setting.
  • Knowledge of Transitional care including skilled and unskilled rehabilitation nursing or related experience.
  • Verbal and written abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public, and representatives of the various regulatory agencies, and for required written documentation or reports.
  • Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in planning departmental objectives, keeping work records and schedules, preparing budgets, requisitioning supplies, and monitoring inventory control.
  • Ability to apply principles of personnel administration to interviewing, selection and supervision of employees, and in monitoring department activities.
  • Able to evaluate reports, programs, systems, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.
  • Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during a staff shortage or emergency situation.
  • Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.


What Youll Be Responsible For

  • Directs and delegates the management functions of licensed and ancillary personnel.
  • Coordinates activities of various nursing units, promotes and maintains harmonious relationships among nursing personnel, and with medical staff, residents and the public.
  • Interviews and hires department personnel or monitors and evaluates the process if delegated to another person. Counsels and/or disciplines employees on infractions of established rules; terminates employees when needed.
  • Conducts performance evaluations and approves established wage changes.
  • Determines the number of professional and non-professional staff necessary to meet the nursing care needs of the residents.
  • Develops, implements and maintains work routines and special staffing schedules. Maintains an established staffing schedule, not exceeding budgeted hours per pay period for the department.
  • Plans, directs and evaluates orientation and in-service training programs for the professional and non-professional staff.
  • Schedules, gives direction on agenda and records regular department meetings.
  • Reviews API verifying hours worked and approves overtime.
  • Reviews and revises department job descriptions and work routines for all department positions on at least an annual basis; submits to Executive Director for approval.


About Us
The Gulf Coast Village Assisted Living/Palmview is a warm and welcoming assisted living and memory care community where residents needs are thoughtfully anticipated and supported. Located within the beautiful Gulf Coast Village continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, Palmview is open to anyone who could benefit from a little extra support and compassionate care. The surrounding Cape Coral area adds to the appeal, offering residents access to scenic waterfront canals, nature preserves, and a variety of local dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation opportunities that reflect the relaxed Southwest Florida lifestyle.

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