Director of Nursing

Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to resident's lives, but life to their years.Perks & Benefits:

• Birthday & anniversary PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Double pay on holidays
• PTO accrual on DAY 1
• Referral Bonus
• Free meal during shift (Up to $260 savings)
• Loyalty Incentive
• Employee Recognition Program
• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T
• Pay Advance Program
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Basic Term Life/AD&D
• 401K

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and quality of nursing services within the community. The role ensures high quality, resident-centered care is delivered while maintaining compliance with regulations. 

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

Resident Care

• Plan, organize, and execute all nursing services and clinical operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and monitor resident care programs and clinical protocols.
• Perform pre-admission assessments of potential new residents. 
• Meet with every new resident and complete basic health assessment within one week of moving into the community and update service plan within thirty (30) days.
• Work with team to oversee and evaluate resident care plans, documentation, and outcomes, reviewing for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• For at-risk residents, coordinate the assistance plan, activate resources through home health, and communicate with the physician and responsible party regarding issues that keep the resident at risk. 
• Provide clinical oversight of the memory care program (if applicable), driving team accountability to maintain company memory care programming standards.
• Address resident and family concerns promptly and effectively.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies during surveys and inspections.
• Based on physician orders, guide, evaluate, perform, and supervise resident care plans including but not limited to, assessments, resident/family teaching, development and updating of residents’ plans of assistance.  
• Review incident reports for completeness and follow up documentation in medical record. 
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Establish a medication plan that works for each resident so that residents can remain independent in taking medications, and complete 90-day medication reviews.
• Communicate changes in resident’s overall condition to the responsible party, physician, Executive Director, and other team members.
• Assume on-call responsibilities and address medical emergencies as they arise.
• Monitor safety and security measures within the department.
• Other duties as assigned

Staffing

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise nursing department team members.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the nursing team.
• Delegate appropriate nursing tasks while retaining accountability.
• Observe and document non-licensed personnel skills as indicated.
• Provide team members with in-services on health conditions related to aging, behavioral support strategies, and state, federal, and/or company standards.
• Address team performance or standard of conduct deficiencies swiftly and in compliance with company standards.
• Responsible for the yearly evaluation of medication policies and procedures to include competency/training of nursing staff providing medications.
• Help ensure the overall staffing pattern of the department, assuming on call responsibilities as needed.

Operation of Community/Maintaining Census

• Create and maintain an environment for residents, families and guests that is customer-friendly and that values and respects the uniqueness of each individual. 
• Market the community by developing professional contacts in the local area. 
• Encourage lifestyle activities to promote socialization amongst residents, assisting with the occasional activity 
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services. 
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs. 
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Active RN license in state where working
• Minimum of 3-5 years nurse management experience in senior living, long-term care, or assisted living
• CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficient computer skills
• Strong knowledge of state clinical practices, state and federal regulations pertaining to assisted living and/or memory care, and quality standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent assessment, problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize with good attention to detail
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements
• Proficient in electronic health records systems
• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous memory care experience