Director of Nursing

Director Of Nursing

Clark Retirement is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team and ensure the highest standards of clinical care. This role provides strategic and operational leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment, with a focus on quality outcomes, staff development, and resident-centered care. If you are a strong clinical leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering excellent care, we invite you to join our nursing leadership team and make a meaningful impact on our residents and staff.

Clark is a life plan community with a continuum of care that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. The DON will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the Nursing Department at the Franklin Campus. The DON performs all essential duties using independent judgment and discretion to implement regulations and policy.

The expected salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Perks of the Job:

• Clinical and Leadership Support
• Skilled Nursing Unit (39 beds): This small unit allows for hands-on leadership and highly personalized resident care
• Assisted Living Areas (71 beds): Each area has a dedicated Nurse Supervisor, ensuring consistent clinical oversight and shared supervisory responsibility
• Work-Life Balance:
• We have a clinical on-call rotation with multiple nurse managers, so the DON is not on-call 24/7
• Operational Support:
• Clark has a full time Scheduling Manager to ensure that each shift is staffed appropriately
• Clark partners with Curana Health to provide comprehensive, on-site physician services
• Professional Impact:
• The DON will lead a smaller, close-knit team with the opportunity to mentor and develop staff in a meaningful, one-on-one way

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• BSN preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a long term care facility, hospital, or other related health care facility
• Experience in geriatric and rehabilitative nursing practices

Key Skills & Qualities:

• Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates time management
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in written communications
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Demonstrates success in staff supervision and team management
• Proficient with commonly used computer programs (Outlook, Microsoft Teams) and electronic charting system (PointClickCare)

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern long-term care.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision.
• Monitors care to ensure that residents are treated with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Reports and investigates all allegations of resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation and injuries of unknown origin.
• Develops, maintains and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational polices while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Participates in admission process.
• Facilitates and or leads daily or weekly team meetings/huddles to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Participates in the hiring and recruitment process in partnership with Human Resources
• Directs and assists with the evaluation of the work performance of all nursing personnel, and provides coaching assistance as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians and physician extenders to ensure medical services are delivered to residents in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Assists with the development of in-service training programs.

About Clark:

Clark is a Life Plan Community with a continuum of care. Our staff of professionals are committed to providing excellent service and a warm atmosphere for residents, visitors, and staff. Clark is a growing organization and provides independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and access to other ancillary services. We pride ourselves on our Life Enrichment Montessori programming to create a high quality of life environment for our residents. Clark is an affiliate of BHI Senior Living.

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The Benefits of Working at Clark:

Clark offers a benefits package that goes above and beyond!

Benefits-eligible employees can take advantage of:

• Affordable health insurance for full time employees, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Basic Life insurance - 100% employer paid (for full and part time employees)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) program and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free, confidential counseling and other wellness consultation services
• 401(k) retirement program with up to 5% employer match
• Paid training and career advancement opportunities

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a pre-employment process which includes a drug screen, physical, TB test, background check, and reference review.

Clark Retirement is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

Behaviors:

Preferred:

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations:

Preferred:

Peer Recognition

Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education:

Required:

Bachelors or better.

Experience:

Required:

3-5 years:

Supervisory Experience

3-5 years:

Long Term Care

Licenses & Certifications:

Required:

Registered Nurse

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