Director of Nursing Assisted Living The Residence at Great Woods

Job Details: Job Location: The Residence at Great Woods - Norton, MA 02766, Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary, If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one! LCB Senior Living is hiring a Director of Nursing at The Residence at Great Woods Apply today for immediate consideration!

Full Time

Must have LPN / RN license and experience in state of MA

• ability of directing the overall management of the Residence. Delegates administrative authority and responsibility for the day to day operations to personnel in charge when absent from the community. 4. Ensures open and timely communication with associates, residents, families and LCB Senior Living regarding community operations and programs. 5. Responsible for compliance with LCB Senior Livings Policies and Procedures, as well as laws, regulations and legal requirements governing the operation of the community. 6. Develop and implement quality improvement process, strategic planning process and environmental safety program in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests. 7. Manage a community outreach plan and liaison network with industry partners for the purposes of identifying and partnering with local service resources. 8. Ensure associates are given the necessary resources to carry out their duties in an efficient economic manner. 9. Maintains departmental budgets. 10. Assure implementation of all operating and financial controls required under community and LCB Senior Living policy. 11. Ensure proper planning and implantation of staff orientation and training. 12. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with all departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas and overall improvement of services. 13. Ensure completion of timely associate reviews. 14. Ensure that counselling efforts, retraining and corrective action is administered fairly and in accordance with LCB Senior Living policies. 15. With written physicians orders, administers topical and oral medications as well as ear and eye drops (LMA in Massachusetts), administers injectables where allowed by regulation. 16. Ensure completion and review of incident/accident reports and implement changes through proper channels (i. e. Safety Committee, etc.) to minimize future issues. Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting. 17. Prepare annual operating budget in conjunction with LCB Senior Living. Ensure communication of what resources are required to carry out programs and activities of the community. 18. Review resident complaints and grievances and assure appropriate actions are taken. Discuss with residents and families as appropriate. 19. Oversight of all record keeping functions within the facility, including those records which are necessary to disclose fully the services provided. 20. Ensuring that all required staffing and schedules (if applicable), including backup coverage for staff is met at all times. 21. Conducting and/or attending required in-service training and orientation, as per state regulations. 22. The daily operation of the residence and providing the direction and leadership to Department Managers to ensure their success. 23. Participation in the Manager-on-Duty Program. 24. Other duties as requested. LCBs Non-Discrimination Policy: LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities at LCB are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job with or without reasonable accommodation. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, dis
• ability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy to provide equal opportunity encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: (These qualifications meet or exceed NH, MA, CT and RI State specific requirements.) a. Computer Skills: Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, database managers presentation software. b. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ability to handle multiple priorities. Must be knowledgeable about care for seniors with dementia according to LCB Senior Living Policy, as well as current State and local standards. The ability to handle emergency situations calmly and completely is essential. c. Education: Licensed practical nurse or Registered Nurse licensed in the State they are practicing in. Connecticut requires either an RN with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a minimum of (2) years full time equivalent clinical experience in nursing, at least (1) of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of the sick at home; or a diploma or associates degree in nursing and at least (4) years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience in nursing within the past (10) years, at least (1) year of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of the sick at home. d. Experience: Shall, at a minimum be at least 25 years of age and must have at least (2) years of demonstrated experience with caring for seniors and supervisory management skills. e. Certificates/Licenses: Certificates or education as required by State/Federal regulatory agencies, if applicable. Active nursing license in the state you are employed. Valid drivers license is required.