RN Director of Nursing Full-time

Salary:  Highly compensated based upon experience

Schedule:  Full time, M-F

Why join The Commons in Lincoln, a breathtaking newer Benchmark community proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade?

  • Over 60 sister communities; great growth potential
  • On-site Fitness Center, career development and more
  • Discounted meals, home-like rural setting, monthly associate celebrations

SEEKING A UNIQUE LEADERSHIP ROLE with CLOSE-KNIT, CARING AND COMPASSIONATE TEAMMATES in a 32-bed Skilled Nursing Rehab?The Assistant Director of Nursing will provide leadership while assisting the Director of Nursing in planning and organizing the overall operation of nursing services to foster the highest degree of quality care. You will assist in directing and supporting a friendly and dynamic team of Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants and will act as Director of Nursing in his/her absence. If you have a strong passion for working with seniors, take pride in what you do and are looking for a great company that shares your vision, then this is the ideal opportunity.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Director of Nursing to:

  • Develop, review, and revise standards, guidelines, forms and job descriptions
  • Provide and/or promote staff educational programs, monitor attendance and compliance with mandatory training as required
  • Participate in regularly scheduled management meetings
  • Coordinate the completion of the admission, discharge, and evaluation materials and process for all residents/patients.  Ensure appropriate documentation including functional assessments
  • Ensure that all resident/patient rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced
  • Establish and maintain a close liaison with residents/patients and families
  • Promote an environment that allows residents/patients to function as independently as possible
  • Collaborate with the Medical Director and other professional service providers
  • Coordinate with appropriate department directors and supervisors for services provided to the residents/patients
  • Maintain all documentation required by state agencies and ensure compliance

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • Current state license as an RN (preferred) or LPN with experience in a similar role, including management
  • 2+ years of experience working as a nurse in a Skilled Nursing Rehab and/or long term care facility preferred
  • Experience with standards of care in geriatric services, complex medical conditions, multiple medical diagnosis, including preventive measures, rehab and promoting independence
  • Possesses current CPR, First Aid and Heimlich certifications or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
  • Proficient with MS Office and nursing management application

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays
  • Discounted Meal Program
  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
  • Associate Referral Bonus Program
  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program*
  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

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