Director of Nursing

Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Joining Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care as a Director of Nursing involves leading clinical care and compliance to enhance residents' quality of life. Candidates should hold relevant nursing licenses and possess management experience, ideally in geriatric care settings. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits including health insurance and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of management experience preferred.
• Experience in skilled or long-term care settings is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs community clinical and medication programs.
• Provides nursing care, including health assessments and resident care plans.
• Maintains knowledge of regulations and compliance.

Skills

Geriatric assessment skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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

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

Job Description

Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops and directs community clinical and medication programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and within standards of clinical practice as defined by the American Nurses Association. Informs and works collaboratively with Executive Director regarding clinical concerns and compliance issues and makes recommendations for resolution. Serves as a clinical resource for community staff.

• Provide nursing care to residents, including but not limited to: Completion of health assessments, completion of resident Care Plans and reviewing them with resident family members and/or Power of Attorney, discussing changes in resident condition with physicians, introduce interventions to reduce falls based on individual resident needs, etc. Also provide medication administration and help with resident care, as needed
• Accountable for timely assessments and accurate care plans in the electronic health record, plus communication with Business Office Manager any additional care given for accurate resident billing
• Maintain a working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures, dictated for compliance
• Must be able to work on-call for any shift as needed
  
  

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) preferred, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas). Subject to state requirements
• Current Nursing License for the state where the community is located
• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology is preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of management experience
• Has experience in community, acute, skilled, or long-term care settings. Possesses geriatric assessment skills. Is knowledgeable in geriatric and dementia care.
• Has the ability to train staff and to assess systems and implement systems. Is organized and self-directed
• Meet the State-specific qualifications and training for the position
• Must have basic computer skills – login/logoff, e-mail, documents, spreadsheets and entering data
  
  

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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