Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (DON/DNS/RN) – Elmhurst Healthcare

We have an opportunity for a Director of Nursing (DON/DNS/RN) at The Elmhurst Healthcare. The Elmhurst is a 5 Star Rated facility focused on quality patient care. Come join our healthcare family and take the next step in your career! Our Director of Nursing is an RN, who demonstrates superb leadership qualities while being comfortable with change. Will lead by example and demonstrate a willingness and interest in helping out at all levels of operations.

Your overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services helps us maintain consistent, quality care. The ideal candidate will be a proven Director of Nursing with a successful DPH survey history in long-term care who is ready for a new challenge.

• Maintain and implement nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practices and implementation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators, and proactively monitor and implement systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Promote customer service and hospitality and respond to and adequately resolve complaints or concerns from residents or families about nursing services.
• Coordinate and/or develop ongoing QAPI activities for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews, and record reviews. Compile summary of findings for the Quality Assurance committee.
• Help the Administrator prepare staff for inspection surveys.

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by the State Board of Nursing in Massachusetts
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, preferred
• At least five years of experience in a long-term care setting, with 3-5 years as a Director of Nursing
• Strong knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care
• Must be an experienced leader with strong clinical skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records
• Excellent communication skills

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job — it's a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply "meeting the needs" of its residents.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.