RN - Director of Nursing - Assisted Living

Company: Elderwood
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Salary: Pay: $70,200 - $99,372 / year Overview:

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SIGN ON BONUS $15,000

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to take the next step in your nursing career? Elderwood's Assisted Living Community at Tonawanda is seeking a nursing leader for the position of Director of Nursing (DON).

RN - Director of Nursing, DON (Assisted Living) Position Overview:

The Director of Nursing (RN) assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for the overall staffing, staff training and development, and management of personnel in the Nursing Department. The Director of Nursing also is responsible for the overall quality of care assessment, planning, documentation and provision of services to residents.

Elderwood Benefits as a RN - Director of Nursing, DON (Assisted Living) (must qualify):

401K with Employer Matching
PTO & Holiday Package
Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Other Compensation Programs!

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonwanda:

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda is a single-level assisted living community with a family-like atmosphere in the Town of Tonawanda's Sheridan-Parkside neighborhood. Staff are experienced in helping residents with life's daily activities and are available 24-hours a day to provide a safe, secure and vibrant living experience complete with fun and engaging activities. The community is licensed to provide additional services through the New York State-certified Assisted Living Program (ALP).

Responsibilities:

RN - Director of Nursing, DON (Assisted Living)

Responsible for all staff management, training, scheduling, and personnel functions
Responsible for Resident Care Services and the overall direction and supervision of all direct care carried out by resident care staff.
Evaluate resident on admission, obtain medical history, check physician orders, transfer and pre-admission information. Review resident's medical and social history. Conduct re-admission assessments for residents in area hospitals when necessary.
Serve as spokesperson for the Nursing Department for matters relating to the Department of Health.
Prepare and manage facility budget.
Conduct clinical workflow analysis and design.
Oversee operations of the Nursing department.
Qualifications:

RN - Director of Nursing (Assisted Living)

Credentials of Registered Professional Nurse with a current state license required.
Clinical experience in Assisted Living preferred.
At least two years of supervisory nursing experience required.
UAS-PRI certification preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal AH, EHP, ALR, ALP, EALR and SNARL regulations preferred.
Proficiency in various computer programs, applications, electronic communications, and electronic medical records.
Ability to participate in facility on call program, which may include working at facility during off hours.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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