Director of Nursing - Givens Communities

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults.  We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach.  Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect.  We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources.  Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost 
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & prof
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more! 

Givens Estates is looking for a Director of Nursing to direct and oversee our Skilled Nursing facility. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Givens Estates Health Center's nursing department. Reporting to the Health Services Director, this position will assure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. 

What you'll do:

• Ensure compliance with Nursing Practice Act
• Ensure compliance of Givens Estates Health Center (GEHC) nursing team as applicable according to the North Carolina Board of Nursing
• Ensure 24 hour-a-day/365 day-a-year nursing operations by scheduling staff to provide resident care in accordance with physician's orders
• Monitor staff attendance in accordance with GEHC policy
• Track and post daily staffing statistics in accordance with DHSR requirements
• Participate in the nursing administration on call as needed
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies
• Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed when providing information to the Nurse Aide Registry
• Monitor, assist, and implement infection control program
• Participate in admissions decisions
• Oversee resident incidents and concerns and promptly report appropriately
• Work with the leadership at all levels to move toward a household model of care, embracing culture change and an interdisciplinary approach to care
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Unencumbered Registered Nursing license in the state of North Carolina
• Three years experience in a supervisory capacity in long-term care
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the demands of a 24-hour daily operation
• Must be able to maintain educational credits that are required by the North Carolina Board of Nursing

Compensation is $100k - $110k, per year, based on background & experience, and includes our comprehensive benefits package. 

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.