The Lakes at Stillwater is now hiring for a Director of Nursing to join our 55 acre campus that is surrounded by protected wetland and wildlife areas. Our community has been operating since 2020, we are pet friendly, and have inter-generational programming and we are known for our Pearls of Life Memory Care Units. This is a beautiful community that is looking for a strong leader to manage our clinical operations within our community.

At the Lakes at Stillwater, there are a total of 139 apartments which consist of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We also have 16 care suites that are the perfect design for luxury and comfort. As the Director of Nursing, you will manage a minimum of 30 staff that consist of 2 full time Registered Nurses, full time, part time, on-call LPNs, C.N.A.s and Caregivers.

The Lakes at Stillwater is managed by The Goodman Group which is a top workplace in Minnesota. The Goodman Group strives on providing excellent services and luxury to our residents. Our staff is fun and dynamic, and are well trained to provide exceptional care and top line hospitality to our residents and fellow employees.

The Lakes at Stillwater is a growth oriented company and we are looking for a leader who preferably has Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing experience to join our team. We are looking for a leader who has proven management and employee relations experience that is interested in growing their career and developing within our company.

Full benefits & Competitive Pay Included, as well as a $10,000 Sign on Bonus/Relocation Bonus | Accepting applications, apply today!

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities - Including but not limited to the following: Management Functions

• Plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
• Develop, maintain, update and communicate and enforce facility and state specific written policies and procedures that govern the daily functions of the nursing service department including the safety program.
• Maintain a current reference of written nursing material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day to day needs of the resident.
• Communicate service schedules with other services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care.
• Oversee, develop, implement and maintain an ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance program for the nursing services department.
• Recommend to the Executive Director the equipment needs of the department.
• Participate with the Executive Director to prepare and plan the department's budget.

Nursing Care Functions Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.

• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care provider.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
Education and Experience
Must have, as a minimum, 1 year of experience in nursing. Prefer two years experience in a long-term care facility.

Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc. Must possess skills in leadership and communication. Must possess creativity, integrity, and initiative. Must be able to provide critical thinking skills to address clinical issues.
Licensing/Certifications
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Stillwater, MN 55082: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person