Director of Nursing

Tandem Living; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Living is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the Healthcare Department, ensuring quality care and adherence to standards. The role involves policy development, staff management, and strategic planning to enhance resident wellbeing. Join a mission-driven organization committed to enriching lives.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Life Insurance

Wellness Center & Pool at no charge to employees

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a RN Charge/Supervisor role or previous DON experience.
• Preferred experience as a Director of Nursing in a Continuing Care Retirement Community.

Responsibilities

• Develops policies and procedures focusing on quality of care.
• Performs management functions including interviewing and monitoring staff.
• Addresses family concerns in consultation with the Nursing Home Administrator.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License in Pennsylvania

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON)

The Director of Nursing (DON) provides leadership to the Healthcare Department to ensure that Trillium Place by Tandem Living standards, policies, and procedures are maintained and that supportive and person-directed care is provided. The DON position is performed in accordance with TANDEM LIVING Core Values, Mission Statement, and regulations.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Develops written policies, procedures, and standards with special attention given to quality of life and care issues. Communicates policies, procedures, and standards clearly to all nursing staff and ensures follow-through with appropriate accountability methods.
2. Performs management functions such as interviewing prospective employees, monitoring the Performance Appraisal process, resolving staff problems in consultation with the Director of HR, addressing morale issues, monitoring staffing requirements, addressing turnover issues, conducting monthly RN, LPN, and CNA meetings, ensuring appropriate RN supervision, maintaining high visibility, providing budget input with cost containment measures, and maintaining departmental documentation.
3. Addresses significant family problems, issues, and concerns in consultation with the Nursing Home Administrator.
4. Strategically plans, prioritizes, organizes, implements, and delegates responsibilities with precision, focusing on quality of care and quality of life issues.
5. Establishes antibiotic stewardship standards to ensure antibiotics are prescribed appropriately, coordinating with the Antibiotic Stewardship Task Force, Infection Prevention, and physicians regarding policies and procedures for antibiotic use.

About Tandem Living

Founded in 1903, Tandem Living's Christ-based mission is to enrich the lives of residents, staff, and the community. It is a continuing care retirement community management company.

Benefits:

At Tandem Living, we value our team members' wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Five-star facility rating by CMS
• Deficiency-free facility by PA Dept. of Health
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarship & Advancement Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Wellness Center & Pool at no charge to employees

Qualifications:

• Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (PA).
• Five (5) years of experience in a RN Charge/Supervisor role or previous DON experience.
• Preferred experience as a Director of Nursing in a Continuing Care Retirement Community setting.
• Basic computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook).