Director of Nursing

Norton Healthcare; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead comprehensive nursing services for residents. This key role involves supervising staff, ensuring quality care, and adhering to state regulations while fostering a person-centered approach. Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors, with competitive benefits including PTO and health insurance.

Benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

401k Retirement plans with a company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Current, active nursing license in Indiana.
• Experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality care and manage nursing personnel.
• Participate in recruitment and evaluations of nursing staff.
• Develop organized nursing systems for care delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Alzheimer's and related dementias

Education

Current nursing license

CPR and First Aid Certification

Continuing education for nursing license

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Director of Nursing to be responsible for leading the direct care staff in the delivery of nursing services, to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The Director of Nursing establishes the overall quality and adequacy of services provided, and supervises the nursing staff, adhering to the Primrose Mission of providing a quality "person-centered" care approach to our growing senior population.

More about the position responsibilities:

1. Ensures compassionate quality care to all residents.
2. Participates in the recruitment and hiring of nursing personnel in a cost-effective manner.
3. Ensures timely completion of resident assessments and service plans at pre-admission, admission, 30 days, semi-annually, and with change of condition or at intervals specified by State regulations.
4. Evaluates whether the community can meet each resident's clinical needs, including potential new admissions, current residents, or transfers from the community.
5. Develops and implements an organized nursing system for the delivery of care and services, coordinating with other departments such as maintenance, pharmacy, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, activities, etc.
6. Markets the community through tours, participation in events, health fairs, and speaking engagements with local civic groups.
7. Demonstrates ability to implement and maintain compliance with State and applicable regulations governing the community, resident care, and reimbursement.
8. Communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitors their practices and implementation.
9. Evaluates the work performance of nursing personnel and addresses disciplinary actions as needed, in accordance with company policy.

Primrose began over 30 years ago with a mission to honor seniors by offering healthy, happy lifestyle options.

We believe in building a culture where the best people want to work, residents want to live, and core values like Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect, and Passion are embraced.

If you are one of the 'right people', APPLY TODAY!

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement plans with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Vaccines are a choice at Primrose

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS!

What we're looking for:

• Current, active, and non-restricted nursing license in the state of the community.
• CPR and First Aid Certification per state regulations.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations for nursing in assisted living.
• Meet annual continuing education hours for nursing license, if applicable.
• Experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Leadership skills in team building, motivation, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's and related dementias is preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Primarily day hours with occasional varying hours; shared call time for resident care.

Learn more at: https://primroseretirement.com/primrose-careers-culture/

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