Job DescriptionThis role functions as the Director of all nursing functions within the community's Skilled Nursing Facility and is responsible for planning, organizing and developing all nursing service operations with the goal of delivering the highest degree of quality care for the community's residents. We are a small skilled nursing facility, with only
49 beds, an amazing staffing ratio, 98%-100% occupancy, and a supportive staffing team of supervisors that report into the
Director of Nursing (DON).
What we offer: - Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
- Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
- A Monthly All-Staff Free Lunch Friday, because we value a strong company culture that creates camaraderie between departments.
- Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.
- A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.
- Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement with up to 4% match
- Freedom Village at Brandywine has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today
Who you are: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered nurse with a current license in Pennsylvania.
- Two years' experience in geriatric nursing and/or B.S. Degree in nursing.
- Minimum of two years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.
- Minimum 3-5 years supervising others.
- Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred.
- NADONA certification a plus.
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities: - Responsible for the development, organization and operation of nursing services and supportive services for the Health Center and residential apartments.
- Responsible for the coordination of nursing services for apartment and Health Center residents including the procurement of outside sources such as, Home Health Care Services, private duty, hospice, rehabilitation services, psychological, etc. necessary to ensure that residents' needs are met. Communicates and meets with outside consultants as necessary to assess and make recommendations for resident care needs.
- Responsible for the coordination and direction of the total planning for nursing services including recommendation through a staffing plan of the number and levels of licensed and certified nurses' aides to be employed.
- Develops and maintains an effective restorative care program in collaboration with therapy provider.
- Selects, trains, evaluates, disciplines all nursing services personnel.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a schedule of daily rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing staff to assure 24-hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements and Facility standards of care.
- Develops and participates in a new staff orientation program for his/her employees, including private duty and agency staff.
- Oversees completion of written orientation and annual evaluations of all nursing staff.
- Appoints, with the Executive Director's approval, a nurse to act in his/her behalf during temporary absences. Designates a nurse in charge each shift.
- In coordination with Human Resources, establishes procedures to ensure that nursing personnel, including private duty nursing staff, have valid and current licenses as required by federal and state regulations.
- Participates in the coordination of resident care services through departmental staff meetings. Attends, prepares and analyzes necessary information for the Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy review.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! 
