Director of Nursing

The Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A supportive senior living community in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical and medication programs. The ideal candidate should be a licensed RN with management experience and expertise in geriatric care. Responsibilities include assessment administration and collaboration with staff to enhance resident care. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) eligibility.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) preferred; LPN or LVN acceptable per state.
• Current Nursing License for Arizona is required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of management experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, manage health assessments, and care plans.
• Ensure timely assessments and documentation in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with executive staff on clinical concerns and compliance.

Skills

Geriatric assessment skills

Nursing care experience

Leadership and management

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

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

Job description

Company 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!

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 works collaboratively with Executive Director regarding clinical concerns and compliance issues and makes recommendations for resolution. Serves as a clinical resource for community staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents, including but not limited to completing health assessments, completing resident Care Plans and reviewing them with resident family members and/or Power of Attorney, discussing changes in resident condition with physicians, introducing 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 about 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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), for paid time off, holiday 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.