Director Of Nursing - RN

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About the Role

This position requires a valid RN license in good standing from an approved State School of Nursing, with a minimum of one year of full-time or equivalent clinical experience. The Resident Care Director manages the department budget, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations, and maintains the highest standards of resident care and service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department budget and adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and employment terms.
• Model a business philosophy that treats every resident and family member as a personal customer.
• Ensure retention of residents and monitor compliance with all Federal and State policies governing resident care.
• Oversee adherence to Viva Senior Living clinical policies, including assessments, service plans, medication management, and infection control.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and monitor the performance of care staff, focusing on candidates who align with core values.
• Ensure completion of resident assessments as required by policies and state regulations.
• Coordinate departmental schedules to ensure adequate staffing in compliance with company standards and state law.
• Oversee training programs for direct care staff to meet Federal and State licensing requirements.
• Conduct orientation for new team members to ensure understanding of goals, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional health, reporting changes to the Executive Director, family, or appropriate individuals.
• Support administration in referral development, maintaining a high census, and acting as a care manager for residents and families.
• Measure outcomes, set goals, and lead the care team to achieve them.
• Perform care tasks such as checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams/ointments, and collecting specimens.
• Ensure residents and families receive high-quality, compassionate care that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• Report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses immediately.
• Complete all assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment.
• Participate in life safety and emergency drills, and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) and report breaches or non-compliance.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations; report allegations of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
• Report suspicions of crimes to law enforcement and the state agency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in good standing from an approved State School of Nursing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time or equivalent clinical experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Compassion and adherence to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Ability to work well with peers in a congenial environment.
• Adherence to all facility policies, procedures, and standards of business conduct.
• Availability for call-back during emergencies (e.g., severe weather, staffing shortages).