Director of Nursing

Are you an RN with leadership experience and the desire to help improve a great place to work? If so, the Seaside SNF/LTC unit team at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community are anxious to meet you! We are a 4 Star Facility reaching for that 5th star, and our plan for success includes robust and cooperative leadership and a commitment to excellence. We are looking for a Director of Nursing who is ready to put their skills into action and join our effort!

Earn a competitive annual salary, based on years of experience.

Additional compensation includes:

• Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually
• 6 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team
• Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework
• Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University

Our ideal team member brings a mindset for service, high-level collaboration, and a strong desire to foster a culture of right actions. They have a career built around putting the patient/resident at the center of their care journey and experience leading an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Position Summary: The Director of Nursing (DON) has the twenty-four (24) hour responsibility for nursing care of residents through the performance of the nursing personnel. This position is responsible for providing a “system of care” for residents in a manner and environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of each resident’s quality of life and provides dignity and respect in full recognition of each resident’s individuality. The DON establishes policies, procedures, objectives, and work standards while directing the nursing personnel in a manner which ensures quality resident care. The DON is required to maintain a professional philosophy which grows and adapts to the prevailing philosophy of the industry and imparts this philosophy to the nursing staff. This position is responsible for ensuring that the “system of care” meets all federal, state, and local regulations. The DON reports to the Healthcare Administrator.

1. Coordinates resident care programs to include: The Interdisciplinary Assessment and Resident Care Planning Team; The Restorative Care Program; other programs necessary to ensure optimal care.
2. Takes overall responsibility for Medicare functions within the Health Center, i.e. coverage decisions and notifications, appropriate documentation, adherence to federal regulations with regard to Medicare, etc.
3. Acts as liaison between resident, family, physician, and care team.
4. Demonstrates a positive, flexible, and cooperative manner with the members of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to maximize the effect of the Care Team within the organization.
5. Maintains an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident’s right to make choices regarding their surroundings and care. Ensure that all resident rights as listed in the Resident’s Bill of Rights will be honored and respected by all members of the staff.
6. Develops and maintains departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice, the nursing policy and procedure manual, and assists Human Resources with written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel.
7. Ensures appropriate staffing, using agency only when all other staffing possibilities are exhausted.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college in a related field, degree from accredited school of nursing or equivalent experience. A current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a minimum of one (1) year of experience with management or supervisory in geriatrics and be knowledgeable of state and federal regulations in the long-term care and assisted living setting.

1. Recent experience as a Manager/Supervisor within the last 3 years, preferably in a SNF/LTC environment.
2. Ability to prioritize patient/resident care, by making connections with our residents, their families, and our staff.
3. Ability to collaboratively problem solve.
4. Experienced with electronic charting.
5. Ability to empower the team by providing tools for success.
6. Our ideal DON has the following characteristics:
   • Professional leadership abilities including critical thinking, autonomy, and authenticity.
   • Positive mindset and solution oriented.
   • Strong professional communication skills.
   • Ability to manage and mentor the healthcare team.
   • Ability to work with and lead a diverse team.
   • Organization and time-management skills.
   • Positive attitude and teamwork.