Director of Nursing

Viva Senior Living is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to act as the Director of Nursing and lead the care team at our 56-bed memory care community in Liverpool, New York.

As Director of Nursing, you will:

• Lead and support the community's resident care team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and compassionate work environment.
• Oversee the delivery of exceptional, person-centered care for residents living with dementia.
• Ensure residents receive care that supports their individual needs, preferences, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Oversee resident assessments, service plans, medication management, infection control, and other clinical care processes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor changes in residents' physical and emotional well-being and communicate appropriately with families, physicians, the Executive Director, and other members of the care team.
• Serve as a clinical resource and care manager for residents and their families.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate, motivate, and mentor direct care team members.
• Conduct department orientations and ensure team members receive required training and competency evaluations.
• Develop and manage departmental schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels while working within established budgets.
• Manage the department budget and support operational and financial goals.
• Promote resident satisfaction and retention by building strong relationships with residents and their families.
• Partner with the Executive Director and leadership team to support occupancy, referrals, and overall community success.
• Set clinical and operational goals, monitor outcomes, and lead the care team toward continuous improvement.
• Ensure all safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and life safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with resident care as needed, including clinical tasks within the scope of your license or certification.
• Protect the confidentiality of resident and employee information and maintain compliance with HIPAA and company privacy standards.
• Ensure concerns involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, safety issues, policy violations, or confidentiality breaches are immediately reported and addressed according to company policy and applicable regulations.
• Participate in emergency drills and fulfill leadership responsibilities during emergencies, including assisting with resident evacuation when necessary.
• Be available for emergency call-back situations, including severe weather, evacuations, or temporary staffing shortages.

• Current and valid RN license, in good standing and in accordance with applicable New York State requirements.
• Graduation from an approved nursing program, as applicable to licensure.
• At least one year of full-time, or equivalent, clinical experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong knowledge of resident care, medication management, assessments, infection control, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and hold team members accountable.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, team members, and community leadership.
• A genuine commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

Salary : $85,000 - $110,000