Director of Nursing

Great Lakes Management Co.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Great Lakes Management is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our senior care teams in Wisconsin. The DON will oversee clinical care, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive initiatives that elevate resident wellbeing.

As the leader of the health services team, you will mentor staff, implement policies, monitor metrics, and collaborate with the Executive Director to maintain high engagement and retention. Monday through Friday scheduling supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Wisconsin.
• Supervisory experience in an Assisted Living setting preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in using resident record computerized systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of rules and regulations and apply industry standards to meet community needs.
• Ensure residents' needs and preferences are met with compassion and dignity.
• Provide clinical supervision to the care team to ensure high-quality, efficient care.
• Adhere to best practice models and standardized processes for resident-centered care.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on performance management and staff development.
• Report incidents of suspected neglect or abuse to county officials in coordination with leadership.
• Lead by example with strong attention to detail in resident care and wellbeing.
• Work with the Executive Director and Regional Team to determine staffing based on care levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Electronic health records

Education

RN license (WI)

Tools

Resident record systems

Job description

Are you passionate about seniors and assisted living? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can inspire and empower healthcare professionals to reach their full potential? If so, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team at Great Lakes Management as our Director of Nursing! An RN (Registered Nurse) license in the state of WI is required.

Why Join Us?

At Great Lakes Management, we're dedicated to creating a positive impact in the Assisted Living communities we serve. As the Director of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who share your commitment to excellence.This role will seek to make a positive difference in people’s lives by helping to lead, inspire and retain a health services team who are motivated to be a part of something bigger than themselves. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Director of Nursing Job Details:

• Hours – Monday thur Friday
• Pay – $85,000-$90,000 per year

Perks and Benefits:

• Work/Life Balance! Internal triage team dedicated to taking calls 6pm to 8am M-F and 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays!
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on employee wellbeing.

Director of Nursing Responsibilities:

• As a key member of the Assisted Living leadership team, the Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of rules and regulations, keeping informed of industry standards, and applying knowledge to meet the changing needs of the community.
• Ensure residents’ individual needs and preferences are consistently met with compassion and dignity, fostering a nurturing and empowering environment in the community.
• Supports the team in achieving high quality and efficient delivery of care with appropriate clinical supervision through standard role definitions, staffing models, clinical processes, and metric monitoring.
• Adherence to clinical best practice models and processes to deliver consistent high quality, efficient and compliant resident centered care.
• Implementation and standardization in the areas of policies and procedures, personnel management, quality improvement, compliance, clinical documentation.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director to provide ongoing performance management and development, focusing on high engagement and collaboration while promoting high levels of satisfaction and retention with staff.
• Investigating and reporting incidents of suspected resident neglect and/or abuse and reporting these findings to appropriate county officials, in coordination with the Executive Director.
• Leads by example, ensure outstanding attention to detail in resident care and wellbeing, demonstrate effective communication.
• Collaborates with Executive Director and Regional Team in determining staffing needs based on resident care levels to maintain quality care and safety.

Director of Nursing Qualifications:

• RN (Registered Nurse) licensed in the State of WI.
• Supervisory experience in an Assisted Living setting preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in using resident record computerized systems.