Director of Nursing

The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee clinical and medication programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing nursing care to residents. The ideal candidate will have a valid nursing license, management experience, and a background in geriatric care. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Discounts through Perk Spot

Qualifications

• Valid Nursing License (RN preferred, LPN or LVN acceptable).
• 1-2 years of management experience.
• Experience in community, acute, skilled, or long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents, including health assessments and care plan development.
• Ensure timely assessments and accurate care plans in the electronic health record.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with state regulations.

Skills

Geriatric assessment skills

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Training staff

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology

Current Nursing License for the state

Job description

Job Description

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 collaborates with the Executive Director regarding clinical concerns and compliance issues, providing recommendations for resolution. Serves as a clinical resource for community staff.

1. Provide nursing care to residents, including health assessments, care plan development and review with residents and families, discussing condition changes with physicians, and implementing interventions to reduce falls based on individual needs. Also includes medication administration and assisting with resident care as needed.
2. Ensure timely assessments and accurate care plans in the electronic health record, and communicate with the Business Office Manager regarding additional care for accurate billing.
3. Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with state regulations, policies, and procedures.
4. Be available to work on-call shifts as needed.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A valid Nursing License (RN preferred, LPN or LVN acceptable depending on state requirements).
• Current Nursing License for the state of the community.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology is preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of management experience.
• Experience in community, acute, skilled, or long-term care settings, with geriatric assessment skills and knowledge of geriatric and dementia care.
• Ability to train staff, assess systems, and implement improvements. Organized and self-directed.
• Meet state-specific qualifications and training requirements.
• Basic computer skills including email, documents, spreadsheets, and data entry.

Additional Information

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits. All team members can participate in the 401(k) plan, paid time off, holiday pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.

We strongly encourage vaccination against COVID-19 but it is not mandatory for employment.

Spectrum Retirement Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.