Director of Nursing: Elevate Resident Care

Blueridgesl; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Senior Living is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to plan, organize, develop and direct the Nursing Department in alignment with local, state, and federal guidelines, ensuring the highest quality of care for residents. The DON will lead nursing staff, oversee care plans, supervise staffing, ensure compliance with safety and health codes, and participate in quality assurance initiatives.

This role requires an RN license, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong leadership in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; minimum of 5 years of long-term care experience.
• Must be licensed in the applicable state as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience managing staff in long-term care or assisted living setting.
• Experience with the applicable state Survey Rules & Regulations, Medicare and Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practice within the facility.
• Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services in the nursing department.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern the nursing services within the facility.
• Monitors all aspects of patient care.
• Oversees, directs, and coordinates nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices.
• Oversees recruitment, selection, and hiring of nursing personnel.
• Conducts rounds to ensure staff perform according to policy and regulations.
• Ensures annual evaluations are performed on all nursing staff and counsels/discipline as needed.
• Develops and oversees in-service education programs for the nursing department.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Policy development

Patient care supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience in long-term care

RN licensure

Survey Rules & Regulations experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Blue Ridge Senior Living is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to plan, organize, develop and direct the Nursing Department in alignment with local, state, and federal guidelines, ensuring the highest quality of care for residents. The DON will lead nursing staff, oversee care plans, supervise staffing, ensure compliance with safety and health codes, and participate in quality assurance initiatives.

This role requires an RN license, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong leadership in a