Are you a visionary nursing leader ready to make a profound impact? The Highlands Living Center, a proud member of the URMC family, is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Nursing (DON) to guide our dedicated team and elevate our standard of care!

About The Highlands Living Center: We are a 122-bed skilled nursing facility committed to fostering an atmosphere of growth, cooperation, and exceptional resident care. As part of the prestigious URMC family, we offer a supportive environment where your leadership will truly shine, contributing to both our residents’ well-being and the professional development of our staff.

The Opportunity: Your Impact as Director of Nursing This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to plan, direct, and oversee all functions of our Nursing Department, ensuring every aspect of care aligns with the highest state and federal regulations, facility policies, and individualized resident medical plans. As our DON, you will be responsible and accountable for all nursing care provided 24 hours, seven days a week, shaping the future of care at The Highlands Living Center.

What You’ll Do & How You’ll Lead:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the Nursing Department’s organizational chart, staffing plans, and comprehensive nursing service procedures, guided by our facility’s vision and mission.

• Team Empowerment: Lead the full employee lifecycle, including hiring and orientation to evaluation and training of our dedicated nursing staff.  You’ll administer fair personnel policies, ensuring an equitable and supportive work environment.

• Quality & Compliance Champion: Spearhead a formal quality assurance program, including infection control, and lead our facility’s quality assurance committee to continually enhance care standards. Ensure meticulous compliance with state, federal, Medicare, and OSHA regulations.

• Operational Excellence: Manage the annual Nursing Department budget, overseeing personnel, supplies, equipment, and capital expenditures to ensure our team has everything needed for outstanding care.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster strong, effective communication and a team-based approach with all department managers, enhancing cooperation across the facility.

• Continuous Growth: Stay at the forefront of nursing advancements through networking, conferences, and workshops, continually integrating best practices into our care model.

• Round-the-Clock Support: Participate in the nursing administration on-call schedule, providing crucial 24-hour support to our nursing team.

• Facility Oversight: Occasionally assume the role of acting administrator, monitoring the overall function of the nursing home when required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: B.S. in Nursing required; an advanced degree is preferred.

• Licensure & Certifications: Current NYS License and New York State registration are essential. You should be PRI certified and MDS proficient, with knowledge of infection control (certification preferred) and OSHA regulations.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive Long-Term Care (LTC) experience in a management role is required.

• Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Improvement concepts, standards, and guidelines from regulatory agencies, alongside a strong understanding of Medicare state and federal regulations.

• Skills: Possess strong organizational and effective communication skills, the ability to remain level-headed in emergency situations, and a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm to cultivate an environment conducive to growth.

• Tech Savvy: Knowledgeable in the function and capabilities of clinical computer software.

Ready to Lead? If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for long-term care and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. Join The Highlands Living Center and help us deliver compassionate, high-quality care every day!

Apply Today to become our next Director of Nursing!