Director of Nursing

About the Role

Westminster Canterbury of Richmond offers a collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on residents and families. The Director will provide leadership, direction, oversight, and supervision for the overall clinical operations of the Parsons Health Center in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local regulations and Standards of Nursing Practice to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, and manage nursing professionals that embrace excellence in competency, compassion, care, and communication.
• Coach, evaluate, and develop employees to assist in setting and meeting performance and career goals.
• Understand current Nursing Processes and Standards of Nursing Practice; communicate expectations of absolute conformity to staff and apply accountability measures through coaching, mentoring, and progressive discipline.
• Direct, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary processes in the Parsons Health Center, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, accreditation, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Ensure workflow and processes for all resident care activities are efficient and void of redundancy; champion the use of nursing informatics and electronic health records.
• Develop, maintain, and update written policies and procedures governing day-to-day operations; oversee education and accountability for compliance.
• Partner with the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator to ensure clinical operations and staff are survey-ready at all times.
• Manage quality and process improvement for the health care delivery system; demonstrate commitment to resident and staff safety.
• Develop the annual Capital and Operating Budgets for the Parsons Health Center; analyze monthly statistical and budget variance reports.
• Champion resident-centered care and lead best practice initiatives.
• Serve on the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee and fulfill responsibilities as outlined in regulations.
• Maintain ongoing communication and provide high-quality customer service to residents, responsible parties, physicians, and others.
• Perform Antibiotic Stewardship duties as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia in good standing.
• Eight to ten years of nursing experience.
• Five to seven years of management experience.
• Acute and long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical and assessment skills and knowledge of disease processes.
• Knowledge of reimbursement regulations, nursing practices, and laws pertaining to long-term care administration.
• Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies.
• Ability to interpret, communicate, and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to make independent decisions and lead/motivate staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and implement programs necessary for quality care and sound business operations.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak publicly in front of large or small groups.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
• Understanding and knowledge of culture change in the long-term care setting.

Benefits

• Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Company-paid short/long-term disability insurance.
• Financial wellness programs: access to earnings ahead of payday with Branch, 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match and core contribution, HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts, and PTO Sell Back benefit.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned by both full- and part-time employees.
• Work-life balance with full-time/day or part-time/shift hours.
• Total Wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness offerings, and pastoral care.
• On-site amenities: fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop, and salon.
• Award-winning Child Development Center with priority waitlist and generous employee discount for full- and part-time employees.
• Educational Assistance: tuition scholarship opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $55.41 to $79.52 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.