Director of Nursing

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical and medication programs across our community in Missouri. The role requires coordinating assessments, care plans, and regulatory compliance, while serving as a clinical resource to staff and collaborating with the Executive Director.

The ideal candidate will have an active nursing license in the state, 1–2 years of management experience, and experience in geriatric or long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• RN preferred; LPN/LVN may qualify per state.
• Current nursing license in the state of the community.
• Bachelor’s in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of management experience.
• Experience in geriatric or long-term care settings.
• Ability to train staff and assess systems.
• Basic computer skills including email and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and medication administration.
• Oversee assessments and care plans in the EHR.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with Executive Director on clinical concerns.
• Be available for on-call shifts as needed.

Skills

RN license

State nursing license

Management experience

Geriatric care

Staff training

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

EHR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!

Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops and directs community clinical and medication programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and within standards of clinical practice as defined by the American Nurses Association. Informs and works collaboratively with Executive Director regarding clinical concerns and compliance issues and makes recommendations for resolution. Serves as a clinical resource for community staff.

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide nursing care to residents, including but not limited to: Completion of health assessments, completion of resident Care Plans and reviewing them with resident family members and/or Power of Attorney, discussing changes in resident condition with physicians, introduce interventions to reduce falls based on individual resident needs, etc. Also provide medication administration and help with resident care, as needed
• Accountable for timely assessments and accurate care plans in the electronic health record, plus communication with Business Office Manager any additional care given for accurate resident billing
• Maintain a working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures, dictated for compliance
• Must be able to work on-call for any shift as needed

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) preferred, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas). Subject to state requirements.
• Current Nursing License for the state where the community is located
• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology is preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of management experience
• Has experience in community, acute, skilled, or long-term care settings. Possesses geriatric assessment skills. Is knowledgeable in geriatric and dementia care.
• Has the ability to train staff and to assess systems and implement systems. Is organized and self-directed
• Meet the State-specific qualifications and training for the position
• Must have basic computer skills – login/logoff, e-mail, documents, spreadsheets and entering data

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

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