Director of Nursing (DON)

When you work at Cypress Glen, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

As the Director of Nursing, you will be joining a well-established team that has achieved a 5-star overall rating comprised of a 5-star rating in the components of health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The combination of staffing stability and well implemented systems provides a unique opportunity for you to thrive as a leader and focus on continually enhancing the experience of our residents and staff. At Cypress Glen you will serve in a beautiful physical plant that is second to none and a warm and sincere culture that is palpable from the moment you enter the community. Join a stable team of successful, welcoming, and encouraging caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in the Health Center and residential apartments. He/she is responsible for the selection, training, discipline and supervision for all nursing related Health Center personnel. He/she is responsible for the procurement of appropriate supplies and equipment and operating within the departmental budget.

Essential Job Duties:

• Responsible for the development, organization and operation of nursing services and supportive services for the Health Center and residential apartments.
• Responsible for the coordination and direction of the total planning for nursing services including recommendation through a staffing plan of the number and levels of licensed and certified nurses’ aides to be employed.
• Develops and maintains an effective restorative care program in collaboration with therapy provider.
• Ensures for the proper selection, training, evaluations, disciplinary action of all nursing services personnel by self or by appointed designees.
• Ensure that a method is in place for developing and maintaining a schedule of daily rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing staff to assure 24-hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements and Facility standards of care.
• Ensures for the development and participates in a new staff orientation program for his/her employees, including private duty and agency staff.
• Oversees completion of written orientation and annual evaluations of all nursing staff by an appropriate designee.
• Participates in the coordination of resident care services through departmental staff meetings. Attends, prepares, and analyzes necessary information for the Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy review.
• Coordinates thru appropriate designee that required and supplemental in‑service education programs appropriate for nursing staff and acts as resource for Facility staff to increase knowledge of competence in job skills for the benefit of staff and residents, in cooperation with the Medical Director, Health Care Administrator, and Executive Director. Utilizes vendors, consultants and the medical community as appropriate.
• Oversees the care plan development for residents.
• Maintains high visibility with residents in the Health Center and apartment residents. Makes frequent tours of resident rooms to ensure quality of care on all shifts and the general safety of the Health Center environment.
• Evaluates all admissions for appropriate level of care and/or for Medicare coverage/denial. Ensure maintenance of the Medicare log, signatures for certifications/recertification, and Medicare documentation.
• Serves “on call” on weekends and after normal working hours.
• Serves as Manager on Duty on scheduled weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Registered nurse with a current license in North Carolina.
• Two years’ experience in geriatric nursing and/or B.S. Degree in nursing. Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred. Minimum of two years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long term care setting. NADONA certification a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greenville, NC 27858: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location