Director of Nursing, RN.
Viva Senior Living is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to act as the Director of Nursing and lead the care team at our 56-bed memory care community in Liverpool, New York.
As Director of Nursing, you will:
- Lead and support the community's resident care team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and compassionate work environment.
- Oversee the delivery of exceptional, person-centered care for residents living with dementia.
- Ensure residents receive care that supports their individual needs, preferences, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- Oversee resident assessments, service plans, medication management, infection control, and other clinical care processes.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor changes in residents' physical and emotional well-being and communicate appropriately with families, physicians, the Executive Director, and other members of the care team.
- Serve as a clinical resource and care manager for residents and their families.
- Interview, hire, train, evaluate, motivate, and mentor direct care team members.
- Conduct department orientations and ensure team members receive required training and competency evaluations.
- Develop and manage departmental schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels while working within established budgets.
- Manage the department budget and support operational and financial goals.
- Promote resident satisfaction and retention by building strong relationships with residents and their families.
- Partner with the Executive Director and leadership team to support occupancy, referrals, and overall community success.
- Set clinical and operational goals, monitor outcomes, and lead the care team toward continuous improvement.
- Ensure all safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and life safety procedures are followed.
- Assist with resident care as needed, including clinical tasks within the scope of your license or certification.
- Protect the confidentiality of resident and employee information and maintain compliance with HIPAA and company privacy standards.
- Ensure concerns involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, safety issues, policy violations, or confidentiality breaches are immediately reported and addressed according to company policy and applicable regulations.
- Participate in emergency drills and fulfill leadership responsibilities during emergencies, including assisting with resident evacuation when necessary.
- Be available for emergency call-back situations, including severe weather, evacuations, or temporary staffing shortages.
Qualifications include:
- Current and valid RN license, in good standing and in accordance with applicable New York State requirements.
- Graduation from an approved nursing program, as applicable to licensure.
- At least one year of full-time, or equivalent, clinical experience.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia is strongly preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Strong knowledge of resident care, medication management, assessments, infection control, and applicable healthcare regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and hold team members accountable.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, team members, and community leadership.
- A genuine commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.