Director of Nursing Services/Wellness Director

Job Duties

• Cook up and oversee the nursing service department and its programs and activities according to current rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with residents, families, healthcare providers, and staff to deliver high-quality care and meet regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and support the nursing staff.
• Coordinate, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct nursing services.
• Develop and maintain methods for integrating nursing services with other resident services, including external providers.
• Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Collect, review, and analyze clinical outcome data to identify trends.
• Attend and present clinical outcome data trends at the QAPI committee meetings monthly.
• Contribute to the QAPI Committee in creating and implementing corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
• Assist in planning for resident admissions and discharges, including external assessments and medication reviews.
• Oversee medication management in the community, including educating residents, families, and staff.
• Serve on and participate in various committees of the facility as appointed by the Executive Director.
• Determine and monitor staffing needs for the nursing department and assign appropriate numbers of staff daily.
• Analyze and approve annual nursing services policies and procedures.
• Select clinical support candidates, such as nurses, CHHA's, and CMA's, with the Executive Director's approval.
• Conduct yearly written performance evaluations of all nursing staff.
• Create and conduct in-service training programs related to the nursing department.
• Maintain adequate supplies for resident care.
• Ensure medical and nursing care aligns with residents' wishes and individualized care plans.
• Prepare, plan, and adhere to the nursing services budget.
• Preserve the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect, ensuring resident rights are maintained.
• Maintain relationships with residents, their families, and support departments to plan for residents' needs, including regular care conferences.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing institution.
• A valid Registered Nurse license within the state of employment.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Assisted Living communities.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with residents, families, and staff.
• A deep understanding of senior care needs.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.

About Us

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to maximizing patient outcomes by treating residents, their families, and each other with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to maintain the highest standards of care and service for residents, families, and our valued employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to part-time and full-time employees, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including multiple medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• A Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, and whole life insurance.
• Commute benefits, legal plan, and retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and paid time off (vacation, sick leave).
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.