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Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Sun HealthLitchfield Park, AZ, USA
30+ days ago
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Job description

Director of Nursing - Join Our Big-Hearted Team

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community? Join our vibrant team at La Loma Village in Litchfield Park, AZ, as a Director of Nursing.

Your Mission : The Director of Nursing is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of all nursing operations to ensure the highest standards of resident care, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence. This role directs and supports nursing staff in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. The Director of Nursing partners with physicians, department leaders, and frontline caregivers to design and implement policies, procedures, and quality initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and resident satisfaction. Serving as both a clinical and organizational leader, the Director of Nursing ensures that nursing services align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Why Choose Us?

  • Great Place to Work : Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
  • National Recognition : We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.
  • Platinum Award Winner : Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for implementation of the nursing process by all staff for all residents.
  • Become Acting Administrator in the absence of the Administrator.
  • To provide total resident care in the facility, which includes the following responsibilities :
  • Staffing the nursing department including hiring the nursing staff and 24-hour scheduling of the nursing staff to meet the needs of the residents and to meet all legal requirements.
  • Working with the Central Supply manager to ensure there are adequate nursing supplies available, keeping accurate inventory of nursing supplies as well as ordering supplies necessary to meet the needs of the residents while following budgetary guidelines.
  • Assisting with input for nursing budgets; gathering data for proper assessment of facility needs in relation to budget; meeting with the Administrator at least quarterly to review the assessment and make plans for possible changes.
  • Meeting nursing payroll and ancillary budgets.
  • Coordinating nursing services with other departments; reviewing care daily. Consider residents' needs and family requests. Inform other departments of residents' appointments and scheduled activities. Review facility services to insure their implementation.
  • Assisting the Administrator in the development of all facility policies and procedures, with special responsibility for nursing personnel job description; shift duties to correspond to job descriptions; staffing patterns-, all nursing policies; evaluation of old and new policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for participating in the screening prospective residents. Responsible for overseeing the coordination of admission and discharge of residents.
  • Supervising nursing personnel by evaluating all nursing personnel 's job performance and giving wage increases when appropriate and within budgetary guidelines.
  • Giving direction to all nursing personnel and providing instruction as needed; promoting nursing personnel.
  • Responsible for disciplinary action of nursing personnel.
  • Terminating nursing personnel according to facility policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for dealing with all nursing grievances that are departmental. If interdepartmental, then working in cooperation with the Administrator and other department supervisor (s) involved.
  • Leading the nursing department staff meetings.
  • Orienting and training of all nursing personnel
  • Developing family and community involvement.
  • Developing and maintaining a good working relationship with Federal, State and local agencies and with physicians.
  • Comply with Federal, State and local laws as well as facility policies and procedures.
  • Miscellaneous assignments as determined by the Administrator.
  • Responsible for regular Patient Care Plan Conferences as follows, within 14 days after admission and every 90 days thereafter.
  • Review and discuss each individual care plan to facilitate proper care for each resident and develop cooperative relationship with local hospitals, nursing homes, physicians and other related medical professionals, health care agencies, and families of residents.
  • Demonstrate the Sun Health Mission and Values.

    • Your Qualifications :

  • Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Arizona.
  • Must have completed an approved Infection Preventionist Certification or the ability to obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
  • Management experience preferred.
  • Must maintain negative tuberculosis at hire and annually during employment.
  • Flu shot and relevant immunizations are required.
  • Must have current CPR certification. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Clinical Other / BCLS - Basic Life Support Current BLS, PALS and or ACLS.
  • Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation experience highly preferred.
  • Possess current or has the ability to obtain an Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

    • Team Member Benefits :

  • Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision).
  • 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
  • Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity : Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

    Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.

    Apply today!

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