Director of Nursing

White Acres Assisted Living; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

White Acres Assisted Living is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing services and ensure the highest standards of care. The DON will supervise the Nursing Department 24/7, align practice with state and federal regulations, and report to executive leadership.

Responsibilities include admission decisions, staff supervision, and policy interpretation. The role requires RN licensure in Texas and a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in nursing, with 5+ years in health care and at least 2

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state where the job is practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care; at least 2 years nursing supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total care plans for each resident in line with physician orders and policies.
• Interpret and enforce nursing policies; monitor staff practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and visits for prospective residents.
• Lead daily/weekly management meetings to discuss resident status and census changes.
• In the Administrator's absence, assume responsibility for the center's operations.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Staff communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

White Acres Assisted Living is on the search for an outstanding Director of Nursing!

Job Type: Full-time

*Full-time employees are eligable for benefits*

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

People First Culture:

People are the heart of our business and we recognize the responsibility of providing quality services. Our culture is a reflection of our dignified, respectful, and loving envionment. We are looking for the best Director of Nursing to uphold our reputation for outstanding care by ensuring the highest quality measures.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with the Federal, State and company standards as well as guidelines and regulations. In the absence of the Administrator, The Director of Nursing will assume the responsibility for the center's operations. This position will conduct the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation - under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

White Acres Assisted Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.