Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
Freedom Pointe at The Villages
Dallas, TX

Director of Nursing

Salary: $115,000-$120,000 When you work at Walnut Place, 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! 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. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities: * Supervise all healthcare personnel to include hiring, training, evaluating and counseling within established policies and procedures. * Supervise the Nurse Manager, LPN-LVN-Care Partner, Quality of Life Specialist, Medication Assistant/CMA, and Health Services Associate. * Supervise, as needed, the schedule of nursing services/personnel. * Nurse Educator - coordinate training, implementation and maintenance of Heartfelt Connections Memory Care program as well as overseeing the ongoing education of nursing staff. Must maintain a strong foundation of this program. * Maintain medical charting and required documentation under scope state regulatory guidelines for appropriate licensing and corporate policies. * Serve as the department representative and coordinator of the Quality Assurance program for nursing services. * Assess residents for change in level of care and coordinate billing for that level of care. * Work closely with residents and families to develop & implement appropriate Plan of Care. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Registered nurse with a current license in community's state. * 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. Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment. If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer