Director of Nursing (RN) - Skilled Nursing

Senior Living Communities, LLC; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmore of Tega Cay, part of Senior Living Communities, LLC, seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) RN to oversee nursing care in Skilled Nursing and Residential settings in line with SLC standards.

You will supervise nursing services, coordinate with medical leadership, and ensure 24-hour coverage while managing staff, supplies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BSN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed RN in the applicable state.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes and operates the nursing services for Skilled Nursing department.
• Collaborates with Resident Care Director to provide quality nursing care to residents.
• Ensures significant clinical developments are reported to physicians and leadership.
• Coordinates nursing services including Home Health, private duty, Hospice, rehab services, etc.
• Maintains schedule of daily rounds and assigns duties for 24-hour coverage.
• Orders nursing supplies, office supplies and equipment for Skilled Nursing.
• Attends new associate orientation and oversees training.
• Assists Administrator in absence and serves on-call as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Education

BSN degree

RN license

CPR/AED/First Aid

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Office software

Job description

At Wellmore of Tega Cay, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work®- and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Wellmore of Tega Cay?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) RN - Senior Living:

This position provides overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in Care Services (Healthcare) and residential apartments in accordance with SLC standards, policies and procedures.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

Essential Functions

• Develops, organizes and operates the nursing services for Skilled Nursing department.
• Works in collaboration with the Resident Care Director to provide quality nursing care to residents.
• Ensures that significant clinical developments of residents are reported to their physicians, the Medical Director, the Executive Director and State (if necessary).
• Coordinates nursing services for Skilled Nursing residents including the procurement of outside sources such as Home Health, private duty, Hospice, rehabilitation services, psychological, etc.
• Develops and maintains a schedule of daily rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing associates to assure 24 hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements as well as SLC's standards.
• Orders all nursing supplies, office supplies and equipment for Skilled Nursing.
• Develops and participates in a new associate orientation program, including private duty and agency associates.
• Attends and prepares necessary information for Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy reviews.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Administrator in his/her absence.
• Serves “on-call” on weekends and after normal working hours.
• Accepts “Manager on Duty” responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

Education And Experience Requirements

• BS degree from an accredited school of nursing. Registered nurse with a current state license.
• Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.