Health and Wellness Director / Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Join us to create the best life for yourself and our residents!

The Director of Nursing (DON) is an integral member of the management team of their community, contributing health care leadership and expertise to promote an environment of optimal living for residents. The DON will plan, organize, and direct the overall operation of clinical services in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines to foster the highest degree of quality care. He / she will comply will all local, state, and federal regulations and focus on employee and resident safety.

At Pegasus Senior Living, we are united by our passion to celebrate and enhance all lives with kindness and integrity. We strive to create a lifestyle for our residents that is vibrant, joyful, and unexpected, creating an environment where standards are high. We expect excellence in service to our residents and families as well as our employees. By creating a supportive workplace for our staff, we in turn, better serve and support our residents and families.

As a Director of Nursing your responsibilities will involve Resident Care, Nursing Leadership and Regulatory Safety and Compliance including but not limited to :

Required Skills, Experiences and Competencies :

• Leadership Excellence : Maintain, manage, and inspire a full team through recruiting, interviewing, mentoring, and coaching.
• Resident-Centric Care : Perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate individualized care plans, and provide empathetic, personalized care.
• Effective Collaboration : Liaise seamlessly with internal staff, third-party vendors, and medical professionals.
• Quality Assurance : Lead staff meetings, manage service agreements, update physician order sheets, and assure compliance with healthcare protocols.
• Continuous Oversight : Ensure proper medication management, complete timely audits, handle incident reporting, and conduct investigations.
• Emergency Response : Assist community during emergencies.

Industry experience includes, but is not limited to :

Strong and Compelling Leadership :

Education :

To learn more about Pegasus Senior Living and to explore our benefits offering, check us out at Careers | Senior Living Communities - Pegasus Senior Living

PSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PSL will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective associates and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with PSL.