RN - Director of Nursing (SNF)

Elderwood Administrative Services; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead their team at a long-term care facility in Western New York. This pivotal role involves overseeing nursing staff, ensuring quality care for residents, and promoting continuous improvement in nursing services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to patient care, and the ability to foster a collaborative environment. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

$15,000 sign on bonus

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse with current State license required.
• At least two years of supervisory nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nurse staffing, training, and management in Nursing Services.
• Coordinate medical and pharmaceutical services with relevant parties.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Decision Making

Excellent Communication

Leadership Skills

Professional Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or administration

Job description

Salary

$125,000 - $150,000 / Yearly

Overview

$15,000 sign on bonus!

Lead with Compassion as Our New Director of Nursing (RN) at Elderwood at Grand Island in Western New York!

Are you an experienced nursing leader (RN) looking to make a meaningful impact in long-term care? Elderwood at Grand Island, a long-term care facility in Western New York, is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our exceptional team of healthcare professionals.

The RN - Director of Nursing (DON) assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for:

• Overall nurse staffing, staff training and development, and management of personnel in the Nursing Services Department of a residential health care facility
• Quality of nursing care assessment, planning, documentation and provision of services to residents
• Coordination of medical and pharmaceutical services in cooperation with the Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant and Major Vendor Pharmacy
• Proper placement for care of residents, determined in cooperation with facility staff and Attending Physician
• Coordination of inter-disciplinary health care services for residents that are provided by facility staff, other service providers, and consultants
• Participation and promotion of Quality Management activities and programs for ongoing improvement in nursing services to the facility

About Elderwood at Grand Island:

Elderwood at Grand Island offers comprehensive skilled nursing care in a warm and vibrant setting. Convenient to Niagara Falls, Tonawanda, Kenmore, and the northtowns, Elderwood at Grand Island is also the perfect place for short-term rehab to recover from illness or injury. Our state-of-the-art facility also features secure memory care with a comforting environment where residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood’s Seasons Memory Care Program. A mainstay of the Grand Island community, Elderwood at Grand Island is nationally recognized for quality care.

Responsibilities

(RN - Director of Nursing):

• Handle direct orientation and job training of the Assistant Director Nursing Services/Day Supervisor, Head Nurse, Evening Supervisor, Night Supervisor, Medical Records Assistant, and Clinical Instructor.
• Hire and terminate employment of department staff, and discipline all personnel in the Nursing Services Department as necessary; conduct Exit Interview with department staff who have worked at the facility at least six months.
• Oversee the development and planning of orientation and training program for all department staff in cooperation with the Assistant Director Nursing Services/Day Supervisor, In-service Coordinator, Administrator, and Board President.
• Develop ongoing in-service training programs for nursing and other facility staff in cooperation with the Assistant Director of Nursing Services/Day Supervisor and Administrative Services Department staff.
• Review and process personnel information including job performance evaluations, status change requests, time sheets, leave of absence requests, etc.
• Remain aware of staff disciplinary actions taken by supervisory staff, and assist with discipline, upon request.

Core Skills/Competencies for RN - DON position:

• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Excellent Communication
• High level leadership skills
• Confidentiality, professional discretion and overall professionalism

Qualifications

(RN - Director of Nursing):

• Credentials of a Registered Professional Nurse with a current State license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or administration preferred.
• At least two years of supervisory nursing experience and additional training and experience commensurate with the size of the facility and responsibilities of the position required.
• Geriatric nursing training preferred.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing, utilize creative problem solving, and handle problems diplomatically required.
• Exhibits characteristics of effective managerial leadership skills. These characteristics should include: desire for improvement; builder of trust; creating an environment where staff can experience pride.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.