Job Description:

If you’re looking to work with a strong, supportive team in a vibrant community of seniors — talk with us. We’re looking for people with integrity and compassion who want to make a difference in someone’s life every day.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; and a 401(k) company match. Other benefits include paid time off for vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

No matter where you work in our community, you’ll find opportunities to succeed and advance. While we have a no-tipping policy, our residents show their appreciation for our hard work by gifting employees through an Appreciation Fund.

Atlantic Shores is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free, tobacco-free, smoke-free and vape-free workplace. We require all candidates to undergo the requisite Code of Virginia background checks and drug screening.

Are you an RN with leadership experience and the desire to help improve a great place to work? If so, the Seaside SNF/LTC unit team at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community are anxious to meet you! We are a 4 Star Facility reaching for that 5th star, and our plan for success includes robust and cooperative leadership and a commitment to excellence. We are looking for a Director of Nursing who is ready to put their skills into action and join our effort!

Earn a competitive salary between $98 - 117k annually, based on years of experience.

Additional compensation includes:

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  Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually


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  6 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
  


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  Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team


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  Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards


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  Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft


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  401k with company match


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  Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework


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  Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University

Our ideal team member brings a mindset for service, high-level collaboration, and a strong desire to foster a culture of right actions. They have a career built around putting the patient/resident at the center of their care journey and experience leading an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Position Summary: The Director of Nursing (DON) has the twenty-four (24) hour responsibility for nursing care of residents through the performance of the nursing personnel. This position is responsible for providing a “system of care” for residents in a manner and environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of each resident’s quality of life and provides dignity and respect in full recognition of each resident’s individuality. The DON establishes policies, procedures, objectives, and work standards while directing the nursing personnel in a manner which ensures quality resident care. The DON is required to maintain a professional philosophy which grows and adapts to the prevailing philosophy of the industry and imparts this philosophy to the nursing staff. This position is responsible for ensuring that the “system of care” meets all federal, state, and local regulations. The DON reports to the Healthcare Administrator.

1. Coordinates resident care programs to include:  The Interdisciplinary Assessment and Resident Care Planning Team; The Restorative Care Program; other programs necessary to ensure optimal care.


2. Takes overall responsibility for Medicare functions within the Health Center, i.e. coverage decisions and notifications, appropriate documentation, adherence to federal regulations with regard to Medicare, etc.


3. Acts as liaison between resident, family, physician, and care team.


4. Demonstrates a positive, flexible, and cooperative manner with the members of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to maximize the effect of the Care Team within the organization.


5. Maintains an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident’s right to make choices regarding their surroundings and care. Ensures that all resident rights as listed in the Resident’s Bill of Rights will be honored and respected by all members of the staff.


6. Develops and maintains departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice, the nursing policy and procedure manual, and assists Human Resources with written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel.


7. Ensures appropriate staffing, using agency only when all other staffing possibilities are exhausted.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college in a related field, degree from accredited school of nursing or equivalent experience. A current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a minimum of one (1) year of experience with management or supervisory in geriatrics and be knowledgeable of state and federal regulations in the long-term care and assisted living setting.

1. Recent experience as a Manager/Supervisor within the last 3 years, preferably in a SNF/LTC environment.


2. Ability to prioritize patient/resident care, by making connections with our residents, their families, and our staff.


3. Ability to collaboratively problem solve.


4. Experienced with electronic charting.


5. Ability to empower the team by providing tools for success.


6. Our ideal DON has the following characteristics:
   
   • Professional leadership abilities including critical thinking, autonomy, and authenticity.
   
   
   • Positive mindset and solution oriented.
   
   
   • Strong professional communication skills.
   
   
   • Ability to manage and mentor the healthcare team.
   
   
   • Ability to work with and lead a diverse team.
   
   
   • Organization and time-management skills.
   
   
   • Positive attitude and teamwork.

Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.

Our Core Values include:

• Service to others


• Culture of Trust/Honesty


• Leadership to Grow


• Loyalty

Position Summary: The Director of Nursing (DON) has the twenty-four (24) hour responsibility for nursing care of residents through the performance of the nursing personnel. This position is responsible for providing a “system of care” for residents in a manner and environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of each resident’s quality of life and provides dignity and respect in full recognition of each resident’s individuality. The DON establishes policies, procedures, objectives, and work standards while directing the nursing personnel in a manner which ensures quality resident care. The DON is required to maintain a professional philosophy which grows and adapts to the prevailing philosophy of the industry and imparts this philosophy to the nursing staff. This position is responsible for ensuring that the “system of care” meets all federal, state, and local regulations. The DON reports to the Healthcare Administrator.

1. Coordinates resident care programs to include:  The Interdisciplinary Assessment and Resident Care Planning Team; The Restorative Care Program; other programs necessary to ensure optimal care.


2. Takes overall responsibility for Medicare functions within the Health Center, i.e. coverage decisions and notifications, appropriate documentation, adherence to federal regulations with regard to Medicare, etc.


3. Acts as liaison between resident, family, physician, and care team.


4. Demonstrates a positive, flexible, and cooperative manner with the members of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to maximize the effect of the Care Team within the organization.


5. Maintains an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident’s right to make choices regarding their surroundings and care. Ensures that all resident rights as listed in the Resident’s Bill of Rights will be honored and respected by all members of the staff.


6. Develops and maintains departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice, the nursing policy and procedure manual, and assists Human Resources with written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel.


7. Ensures appropriate staffing, using agency only when all other staffing possibilities are exhausted.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college in a related field, degree from accredited school of nursing or equivalent experience. A current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a minimum of one (1) year of experience with management or supervisory in geriatrics and be knowledgeable of state and federal regulations in the long-term care and assisted living setting.

1. Recent experience as a Manager/Supervisor within the last 3 years, preferably in a SNF/LTC environment.


2. Ability to prioritize patient/resident care, by making connections with our residents, their families, and our staff.


3. Ability to collaboratively problem solve.


4. Experienced with electronic charting.


5. Ability to empower the team by providing tools for success.


6. Our ideal DON has the following characteristics:
   
   • Professional leadership abilities including critical thinking, autonomy, and authenticity.
   
   
   • Positive mindset and solution oriented.
   
   
   • Strong professional communication skills.
   
   
   • Ability to manage and mentor the healthcare team.
   
   
   • Ability to work with and lead a diverse team.
   
   
   • Organization and time-management skills.
   
   
   • Positive attitude and teamwork.

Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.

Our Core Values include:

• Service to others


• Culture of Trust/Honesty


• Leadership to Grow


• Loyalty

Why choose us? For a rewarding opportunity.

We are looking for people who have a heart full of compassion, people who are warm and kind. Here at Atlantic Shores, you will have the opportunity to make a wonderful difference in someone’s life every day. Employment with Atlantic Shores comes with great benefits - with the flexibility to choose the health and welfare plans to best meet your needs.

• Competitive salary


• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• 401(k) plan with a generous match


• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement


• Generous PTO

Hospitality Promises
Atlantic Shores Cooperative Association fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.


2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.


3. We strive to anticipate your needs and act accordingly.


4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.


5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.


6. We make you feel important.


7. We embrace and value our differences.


8. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?"


9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.


10. We pay attention to details.

Wellness Focus
Atlantic Shores Cooperative Association employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

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