JobsUSARN - Director of Nursing (Assisted Living Facility)
Company : Elderwood
Location : Buffalo, NY, 14221
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Management
Occupation : Director
Job Details
Director Of Nursing (Don)
Elderwood is seeking a clinical leader for the vital role of Director of Nursing (DON). The ideal candidate has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with the gift of inspiring camaraderie and teamwork.
Director of Nursing (DON) Position Overview:
- The Director of Nursing assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for the overall staffing, staff training and development, and management of personnel in the Nursing Department. The Director of Nursing also is responsible for the overall quality of care assessment, planning, documentation and provision of services to residents.
Director of Nursing (DON)
- Responsible for all staff management, training, scheduling, and personnel functions
- Responsible for Resident Care Services and the overall direction and supervision of all direct care carried out by resident care staff.
- Evaluate resident on admission, obtain medical history, check physician orders, transfer and pre-admission information. Review resident's medical and social history. Conduct re-admission assessments for residents in area hospitals when necessary.
- Serve as spokesperson for the Nursing Department for matters relating to the Department of Health.
- Prepare and manage facility budget.
- Conduct clinical workflow analysis and design.
- Oversee operations of the Nursing department.
Director of Nursing (DON):
- Credentials of Registered Professional Nurse with a current state license required.
- Clinical experience in Assisted Living preferred.
- At least two years of supervisory nursing experience required.
- UAS-PRI certification preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal AH, EHP, ALR, ALP, EALR and SNARL regulations preferred.
- Proficiency in various computer programs, applications, electronic communications, and electronic medical records.
- Ability to participate in facility on call program, which may include working at facility during off hours.
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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