Director of Nursing

Waunakee Manor; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Healthy staffing levels

Engaged staff

Job summary

Arbor Springs, a 56-bed senior living community in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop and direct the Nursing Department in accordance with federal, state and local standards, ensuring the highest quality of care.

The successful candidate will provide leadership, maintain compassionate care, and uphold dignity and respect for residents and staff, focusing on a safe, therapeutic environment and adherence to Montessori-Inspired Living principles.

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and direct the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards
• Ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained
• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff and maintain a respectful, compassionate environment
• Promote dignity and respect for residents and staff while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

English proficiency

Reading & writing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Overview

Arbor Springsis a 56-bed Senior Living Community located in Des Moines, IA. Arbor Springsprovides a serene setting and compassionate care to our senior livingand memory care residents. At Arbor Springswe 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.

Montessori

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