Job Title: Director of Nursing
Location: Parkside North East – 2 Gibson St, North East, PA 16428
Position Type: Full-Time
About Us: The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is dedicated to providing high-quality care and a nurturing environment for our residents. Our team is committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve, and we are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our nursing staff and ensure exceptional care standards.
Position Overview: The Director of Nursing will be responsible for overseeing all nursing operations within our assisted living facility. This role involves leading the nursing team, ensuring compliance with regulations, developing care plans, and fostering a culture of compassion and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and mentor the nursing staff to deliver high-quality care.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and industry standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and update individualized care plans.
- Conduct regular assessments of resident health needs and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Oversee medication management and coordinate with pharmacy services.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure confidentiality.
- Provide training and support for nursing staff, promoting ongoing education and development.
- Act as a liaison between residents, families, and healthcare providers.
- Address and resolve any resident or staff concerns in a timely and compassionate manner.
Qualifications:
- Current state nursing license (LPN) in good standing.
- Minimum of [5] years of nursing experience, with [2] years in a leadership role, preferably in assisted living or long-term care.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and best practices in nursing care.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Compassionate and dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents.
Benefits:
LECOM Institute for Successful Living’s Full Time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:
- HAVE YOU HEARD OF OUR NEWEST BENEFIT AVAILABLE TO ALL FULL TIME STAFF?
- OUR NEW CHILD CARE BENEFIT provides up to $200 / month in childcare subsidy
- Full Time employees enjoy a monthly child care subsidy and access to a large network of child care providers in the Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania area!
- Already have a provider who is not on the child care network? Support specialists can assist you to add your current child care provider to the network so you can take advantage of these benefits as well!
- Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $100/ month!
- Full Family Medical Insurance is only $370/month!
- Zero Copays and Deductibles for Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital on most all services!
- Retirement Plan with dollar for dollar match up to 6% of your check!
- Dental and Vision Insurances
- Voluntary Benefits such as Additional Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability and Pet Insurance available
- Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and AD&D Insurance provided at no cost!
- Paid time off accruals including Vacation and Sick Time
- 6 Paid holidays each calendar year
- Employee referral program, $100 – $1000 / employee referred
- Employee Assistance Program available to everyone in your immediate household
- Employee appreciation/recognition events
- All benefits listed subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Ask us for more information!
Join us and help make a difference in the lives of our residents! We look forward to hearing from you.
