Cedarhurst Senior Living
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Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Director of Nursing at our Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights community.
As the Director of Nursing, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily. You will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents in compliance with regulations and organizational goals.
Responsibilities
Oversee the delivery of quality care and services to our residents in compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and resident assessments.
Develop and implement nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures in coordination with organizational goals and objectives, in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Provide nursing coverage and assistance when needed.
Assess residents and potential residents for appropriate levels of care with a sense of urgency.
Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing and care staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.
Supervise and monitor medications for residents who self-administer where applicable.
Oversee the pharmacy and community relationship, ensuring medications are delivered timely, eMAR is accurate, and addressing any concerns in real time.
Provide interim documentation as required to resident file, attend all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings.
Oversee the entire clinical department including residents’ assistants, certified nursing assistants, medication technicians, etc.
Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain a high-performing resident care team.
Hold service plan meetings with residents and families to discuss service plans.
Direct communication with surveyors during IDPH surveys and assist with plan of corrections.
Implement and maintain ISPs in accordance with state regulations that align with Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights policies for personalized care.
Implement and maintain infection control policy and procedures.
Ensure communities remain compliant with CLIA waiver.
Manage inventory and order nursing care supplies as needed.
Understand all responsibilities associated with clinical roles and demonstrate the ability to effectively carry them out.
Engage in efforts to increase occupancy rates while prioritizing the wellbeing of our residents to support them in aging comfortably within the community.
Promote the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and strive to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.
Understand the residents’ advance directives and follow their wishes.
Ensure effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
Work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Meet the physical demands described here, including occasional lifting up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Remain flexible and work weekends as Manager on Duty when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current state license for LPN or RN; 3+ years of nursing experience preferred.
CPR and BLS certification preferred.
Working knowledge of best person-centered care practices for seniors, including those with dementia.
Knowledgeable of and experienced in conducting preadmission assessments, training, and education to staff, residents, and family members.
Proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, Firefox), Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher), electronic health record (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
Benefits & Culture
Our core values: Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable.
Team members are devoted to doing the "Friend’s Work"—reassuring, energizing, and inspiring older adults.
Extensive training, personal and career development opportunities.
Promotion from within; competitive benefits package including medical, life, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year of service.
Health and safety priority. All offers conditioned on background, drug test, TB testing, and appropriate PPE use.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Director of Nursing at our Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights community.
As the Director of Nursing, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily. You will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents in compliance with regulations and organizational goals.
Responsibilities
Oversee the delivery of quality care and services to our residents in compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and resident assessments.
Develop and implement nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures in coordination with organizational goals and objectives, in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Provide nursing coverage and assistance when needed.
Assess residents and potential residents for appropriate levels of care with a sense of urgency.
Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing and care staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.
Supervise and monitor medications for residents who self-administer where applicable.
Oversee the pharmacy and community relationship, ensuring medications are delivered timely, eMAR is accurate, and addressing any concerns in real time.
Provide interim documentation as required to resident file, attend all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings.
Oversee the entire clinical department including residents’ assistants, certified nursing assistants, medication technicians, etc.
Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain a high-performing resident care team.
Hold service plan meetings with residents and families to discuss service plans.
Direct communication with surveyors during IDPH surveys and assist with plan of corrections.
Implement and maintain ISPs in accordance with state regulations that align with Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights policies for personalized care.
Implement and maintain infection control policy and procedures.
Ensure communities remain compliant with CLIA waiver.
Manage inventory and order nursing care supplies as needed.
Understand all responsibilities associated with clinical roles and demonstrate the ability to effectively carry them out.
Engage in efforts to increase occupancy rates while prioritizing the wellbeing of our residents to support them in aging comfortably within the community.
Promote the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and strive to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.
Understand the residents’ advance directives and follow their wishes.
Ensure effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
Work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Meet the physical demands described here, including occasional lifting up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Remain flexible and work weekends as Manager on Duty when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current state license for LPN or RN; 3+ years of nursing experience preferred.
CPR and BLS certification preferred.
Working knowledge of best person-centered care practices for seniors, including those with dementia.
Knowledgeable of and experienced in conducting preadmission assessments, training, and education to staff, residents, and family members.
Proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, Firefox), Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher), electronic health record (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
Benefits & Culture
Our core values: Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable.
Team members are devoted to doing the "Friend’s Work"—reassuring, energizing, and inspiring older adults.
Extensive training, personal and career development opportunities.
Promotion from within; competitive benefits package including medical, life, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year of service.
Health and safety priority. All offers conditioned on background, drug test, TB testing, and appropriate PPE use.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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