Description
Director of Nursing
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to influence healthcare practices, foster a positive work environment, and contribute to the overall success of our organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence in patient services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the nursing department, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies
Monitor resident conditions and communicate significant changes to families, physicians and appropriate care providers.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care
- Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff to promote professional development and high performance
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and improve clinical outcomes
- Manage staffing levels, budgets, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and quality
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of patient information in accordance with legal and ethical standards
- Monitor patient satisfaction and address any issues to enhance the patient experience
- Stay current with healthcare trends, regulations, and best practices to maintain accreditation and improve service delivery
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required; master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration preferred
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the relevant state or jurisdiction
- Proven supervisory experience and nursing leadership, with a minimum of 2 years in a clinical setting
- Strong knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Proficiency in healthcare management software and electronic health records (EHR)
CPR Certification
Join our organization and be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. We offer opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative work environment, and comprehensive benefits designed to support your career and well-being.
Requirements
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must meet the general health requirements by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination
- Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disables, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, agitated residents.
- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 lbs to a minimum heith of 5 feet and be able to push, pull and /or carry such weight a minimum of 50 feet.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of of residents during emergency situations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
- Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the relevant state or jurisdiction
- At least 2 years of clinical setting experience
- Proven supervisory and nursing leadership experience
- Knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation standards
- Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
- Proficiency with healthcare management software and electronic health records (EHR)
- CPR certification
- Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Adequate vision and hearing, with assistive prosthetics if needed
- Ability to pass the facility’s medical and physical examination
- Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and agitated residents
- Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry it at least 50 feet
- Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies
What We Do
Viva Senior Living is a third-party senior living management company that develops, manages and operates communities offering assisted living, memory care, independent living and respite stays. Viva focuses on resident wellness, dining, activities and on-site care while providing management and operational services for owner/operators; the company manages dozens of communities across multiple U.S. states.
