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WesleyLife DON, Director of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa

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Wesley on Grand, formerly known as Wesley Acres and located in Des Moines, is a premier senior living community offering exceptional amenities and a full continuum of care. As the campus where WesleyLife originated, Wesley on Grand embodies the 'WesleyLife Way' with a focus on excellence in culinary offerings, wellness programs, and lifestyle options. Enhanced features include an indoor pool, three-level patios overlooking Grand Avenue, an aquatic center with specialized equipment, a performing arts auditorium, multiple dining venues, expansive walking paths, a professional salon, art studio, fitness center, library, and various recreational and community spaces. Wesley on Grand is dedicated to providing a vibrant, fulfilling environment where residents and team members alike are valued and appreciated

At Wesley on Grand, we’re looking for candidates who are looking for more . If you insist on joy in your day-to-day work life, consider one of our roles. From clinical positions to hospitality roles to administrative positions, we offer all our team members the opportunity to create joy for themselves as well as the people whose lives they touch.

As our Director of Nursing with Wesley on Grand , you will coordinate all care provided by the health care team to ensure the delivery of the best possible quality of services for all residents and their families.

  • Plan, develop, organize, and provide leadership to the services of the nursing department. Ensure all compliance pieces are being met.

  • Develop, advocate, and model the creation of a home for those living within our health center. Enable and support independence by approaching each resident on an individualized basis and coaching all team members to build relationships, identify preferences, and act based on that person’s specific needs.

  • Guides, mentors, and coaches all team members in the art of delivering high-quality clinical care within a non-institutionalized environment.

  • Ensure residents and family members receive the appropriate services and levels of care at all times and coordinate care across a variety of services to ensure smooth handoffs to over-services

  • Lead and direct the nursing department to ensure process efficiency, appropriate staffing standards, team member safety, budgetary compliance, and clinical quality.

  • Educate and provide coaching in implementing appropriate plans of action to achieve deficiency-free surveys and to meet or exceed survey and inspection standards while still working toward the de-institutionalized model of long-term care.

  • Collaborate with the team to assist in maintaining health center occupancy levels, including pre-admission screenings and discharge planning.

Compensation:

  • The starting salary range for this position is $100000 - $115000 / year. Pay rate will be based on years of experience.

What You’ll Gain (https://watch.oneday.com/v/uAVzT0aIYM)

In addition to the competitive compensation you’d expect, we have team members who have one another’s backs and leaders who genuinely care about each team member as a person. We’re committed to creating the best work experience you’ve ever had. Why not give us a look today?

Health and Financial Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package: Including free single health insurance , vision and dental insurance, and 401(k).

  • 30 days of paid time off your first 12 Months

  • Scholarship reimbursement: Up to $3,000/year for educational pursuits.

  • Tuition reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year for furthering your education.

  • Wellness incentives: Free wellness membership and cash incentives for staying healthy.

  • Educational discounts: Enjoy an 18% discount at Purdue University Global.

Additional Perks:

  • Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, and critical illness coverage available.

WesleyLife has been certified as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work! (https://www.wesleylife.org/blog/wecare-connect-names-wesleylife-best-place-to-work)

WesleyLife has been named one of Senior Care’s Best Places To Work under a new certification program from WeCare Connect, the survey leader among organizations that serve older adults. This award is extended to only a small percentage of organizations and is based on such variables as speed and efficacy of issue resolution, high participation rates, and high responder rates around satisfaction.

With a legacy spanning 76 years, WesleyLife has established an esteemed reputation for excellence, recognized across the Midwest as transforming the aging experience. Committed to health and well-being, WesleyLife's networks offer a comprehensive range of services, encompassing brick and mortar Communities for Healthy Living alongside home health, hospice, personal services, adult day programs, transportation, and home-delivered meals.

About WesleyLife (https://www.wesleylife.org/about)

Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, and drug screen.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Required

  • Registered Nurse

Experience

Preferred

  • 3-5 years of leadership experience within the senior living industry
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