Director of Nursing

Iowa Health Care Association; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaged staff

Healthy staffing levels

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Arbor Springs in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the Nursing Department, plan, organize, develop and direct operations ensuring high quality care in a safe and therapeutic environment.

The role requires an RN in good standing, strong leadership, and experience in healthcare settings; commitment to dignity, respect, and compassionate service is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and meet licensure requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must read and write legibly
• Must speak and understand English
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Experience in hospital, long-term care, or healthcare facility
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and laws governing long-term care
• Positive attitude toward the elderly

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and direct the Nursing Department operations
• Ensure high-quality care in a safe, therapeutic environment
• Lead and supervise nursing staff with dignity and respect

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Reading & writing

English proficiency

Positive attitude

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Job description

Arbor Springs is a 56-bed Senior Living Community located in Des Moines, IA. Arbor Springs provides a serene setting and compassionate care to our senior living and memory care residents. At Arbor Springs we are dedicated to Enhancing Quality of Life.

The Arbor Springs Resident Care Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Above all, we truly value that both the resident and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life?

General Purpose

The Director of Nursing's role is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.

As a Montessori-Inspired Living® community, our employees will treat all with dignity, equality, and respect. Our Employees will follow the Lifestyle Pledge and Principals daily.

Members of our team Enjoy:

• Working with a highly engaged staff
• Healthy staffing levels
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth
• Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements or in training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a Registered Nurse
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner
• Must speak and understand English
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other healthcare related facility
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care
• Positive attitude toward the elderly