Director of Nursing

About the role

Cranberry Park Senior Living Facility in West Bloomfield is looking for a Director of Nursing. The facility was designed with resident safety and a fulfilling lifestyle in mind, offering assisted living and memory care services. They seek friendly, caring individuals who will treat residents like family. As the Director of Nursing, you will assist residents with their care while promoting their sense of independence and safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive personal care services to residents on a day‑to‑day basis, following all required regulatory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to the best interests and welfare of residents.
• Coordinate, train, and supervise care staff in accordance with residents’ needs, state regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure sound infection control practices are in place to promote a healthy environment.
• Serve as liaison between residents, families, physicians, and other health‑care providers regarding health‑care issues.
• Provide oversight of medication management systems and ensure medications are dispensed safely and effectively.
• Review resident records regularly to ensure documentation accurately addresses healthcare issues, including identified concerns, interventions, and outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA and state regulations and routinely monitor community compliance with regulations related to resident care and nursing practices.
• Supervise, assign significant duties and tasks, and direct the work of all care employees with full accountability for subordinate performance.
• Interview, make hiring recommendations, and orient new staff.
• Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and discretion, including determinations regarding employee requests for time off or other schedule modifications.

Requirements

• Licensed LPN/LVN or RN in good standing with the State Licensing Authority.
• Experience of 3‑5 years or more in the care of senior adults and adults with cognitive decline (preferred).
• Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to re‑prioritize daily tasks to accommodate fluctuating resident and community needs.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience in training and staff development.