What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Clark Retirement Community Inc?
Are you ready to lead with passion and precision in the ever-evolving world of healthcare? Clark Retirement is on the lookout for a visionary Director of Nursing to steer our team toward excellence. If you're driven by a commitment to exceptional patient care and thrive in a dynamic leadership role, we want you on board! Join Clark's Nursing leadership team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our loving residents and dedicated employees.
The DON will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the Nursing Department and oversees all clinical areas of Clark at Franklin. Clark is a life plan community with a continuum of care that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. The DON performs all duties using independent judgment and discretion to implement regulations and policy.
The expected salary range for this role is $105,000 - $110,000 annually.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
- BSN preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a long term care facility, hospital, or other related health care facility
- Experience in geriatric and rehabilitative nursing practices
Key Skills & Qualities
- Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates time management
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and in written communications
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Demonstrates success in staff supervision and team management
- Proficient with commonly used computer programs (Outlook, Microsoft Teams) and electronic charting system (PointClickCare)
Essential Job Functions
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern long-term care.
- Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision.
- Monitors care to ensure that residents are treated with kindness, dignity and respect.
- Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Reports and investigates all allegations of resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation and injuries of unknown origin.
- Assist the Quality Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- Develops, maintains and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational polices while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Develops, maintains and implements a program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among residents, staff and visitors.
- Participates in admission process.
- Facilitates and or leads daily or weekly team meetings/huddles to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
- Serves on, participates in and attends various committees.
- Determines the staffing needs of the nursing department to meet the total needs of the residents.
- Often works beyond normal working hours which may include weekends and holidays when necessary
- Participates in the hiring and recruitment process in partnership with Human Resources
- Directs and assists with the evaluation of the work performance of all nursing personnel, and provides coaching assistance as needed.
- Collaborates with physicians and physician extenders to ensure medical services are delivered to residents in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Assists with the development of in-service training programs.
Ready to join our team?
About Clark:
Clark is a Life Plan Community with a continuum of care. Our staff of professionals are committed to providing excellent service and a warm atmosphere for residents, visitors, and staff. Clark is a growing organization and provides independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and access to other ancillary services. We pride ourselves on our Life Enrichment Montessori programming to create a high quality of life environment for our residents. Clark is an affiliate of BHI Senior Living.
Learn more:
https://clarkretirement.org/about-clark/
https://www.bhiseniorliving.org/
The Benefits of Working at Clark:
Clark offers a benefits package that goes above and beyond!
Benefits-eligible employees can take advantage of:
- Affordable health insurance for full time employees, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Basic Life insurance - 100% employer paid (for full and part time employees)
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Generous paid-time off (PTO) program and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free, confidential counseling and other wellness consultation services
- 401(k) retirement program with up to 5% employer match
- Paid training and career advancement opportunities
All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a pre-employment process which includes a drug screen, physical, TB test, background check, and reference review.
Clark Retirement is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Experience
Required- 3 - 5 years: Supervisory Experience
- 3 - 5 years: Long Term Care
Education
Required- Bachelors or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Registered Nurse
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Motivations
Preferred- Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Salary : $105,000 - $110,000