Director of Nursing

Palos Verdes Senior Living; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Discounts through Perk Spot

Job summary

A leading senior living community is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee clinical programs and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. The role involves direct nursing care, staff training, and collaboration with management. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and management experience, along with a passion for geriatric care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of management experience required.
• Experience in geriatric and dementia care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents, including health assessments and medication administration.
• Ensure timely assessments and accurate care plans in the electronic health record.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant state regulations and compliance.

Skills

Management

Training

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

At Spectrum Retirement Communities, we believe in living without limits, aging fearlessly, and sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If caring for others and a dedicated work ethic are part of your life story, we want you!

Job Description

The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs community clinical and medication programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, complying with the Nurse Practice Act and standards of clinical practice as defined by the American Nurses Association. They collaborate with the Executive Director on clinical concerns and compliance issues and serve as a clinical resource for community staff.

1. Provide nursing care to residents, including health assessments, care plan development and review with residents and families, discussing changes with physicians, implementing fall prevention interventions, medication administration, and resident care assistance.
2. Ensure timely assessments and accurate care plans in the electronic health record; communicate additional care provided to the Business Office Manager for accurate billing.
3. Maintain knowledge of relevant state regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
4. Be available to work on-call shifts as needed.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:

• An active Nursing License for the state of the community (RN preferred, LPN or Vocational Nurse as per state requirements)
• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology (preferred)
• 1-2 years of management experience
• Experience in community, acute, skilled, or long-term care settings, with geriatric and dementia care knowledge
• Ability to train staff, assess systems, and implement improvements; organized and self-directed
• Meet state-specific qualifications and training requirements
• Basic computer skills (email, documents, spreadsheets, data entry)

Additional Information

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with other voluntary options. All team members can participate in our 401(k), accrue paid time off, holiday pay, and receive discounts through Perk Spot.

We strongly encourage vaccination against COVID-19; however, it is not mandatory for employment.

Spectrum Retirement Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and participates in the E-Verify program.