The department of nursing services is directed by a qualified nurse administrator. Activities are appropriately integrated with all other departments in the facility that contribute to nursing care. Responsible for taking all reasonable steps to ensure that the optimal achievable quality of care is delivered. Has the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for functions and activities of the nursing staff. Interprets and puts into effect administrative policies established by the governing authority. Assists in preparing and administering the budget for the department. Selects and recommends appointments of the nursing staff. Encourages participation in formulating departmental policies and procedures. Promotes initiative and solves problems. Coordinates nursing activities, promoting, and maintaining harmonious relationships among nursing personnel, medical staff, residents, and the public. Recommends the hiring, assignment, transfer, discipline, suspension, discharge, layoff, recall or promotion of nursing personnel or otherwise directs nursing personnel as determined using independent judgment. Serves as a nursing resource for the Personal Care Home Administrator.

Benefits include competitive wage (based on experience), immediate accrual of generous paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and an opportunity to work with a great team of residents and staff members. Equal Opportunity Employer.