Certified in 2022 as “A Great Place to Work,” Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider that has proudly served older adults for over 50 years. With dozens of communities throughout Northern California, Eskaton is a great place to join and build a solid career with. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, Eskaton employees have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Wellness programs upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• Same-day pay option available
• Free meals at communities

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

This position is responsible for the overall administration and management of nursing services; planning, organizing, developing and implementing quality nursing service programs; for the ongoing professional development of licensed and non-licensed staff; and maintaining compliance with CDPHS licensing guidelines. Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relations with internal staff and external vendors.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $102,900 to $140613 annually.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Initiates, develops, implements and maintains policies and systems to assure that resident care is of the highest quality.

• Develops, implements and monitors staffing systems (which reduce registry usage and overtime) that ensure effective and efficient use of financial and human resources.

• In consultation with the Corporate Nursing Consultant Team, analyzes current nursing programs. Develops and implements new programs which meet the needs of the residents and are on line with Eskaton’s long range goals and objectives.

• Sets criteria and assures that the care plans are established for each resident and that the plan is reviewed and modified as needed. In consult with the Inter-Disciplinary Team ensures that the overall care and treatment for the resident is appropriate.

• Responsible for making daily rounds to see residents to ensure maximum quality care and to ascertain need for additional or modified service. Assures adequate 24-hour nursing coverage in the community each day. Designates a responsible licensed nurse to be in charge of the nursing services during the absence of the Director of Nursing.

• Maintains contact with physicians as necessary according to residents’ needs. Maintains an excellent working relationship with major health systems where Eskaton has contracts and for good public relations.

• Assures that policies and procedures are adhered to and are compliant with local, state and federal requirements.

• Coordinates nursing services with other patient care personnel such as the interdisciplinary team and internal and external services for continuity of care.

• Has a good grasp of the state of operations at any point in time; conducts effective operations review meetings to evaluate overall performance of the corporation.

• Has required knowledge of industry, including all significant regulations (federal, state, local) which affect the business.

• Manages area of responsibility in a way to achieve its goals and objectives including operational targets.

• Ensures that the corporation has appropriate policies and guidelines for the effective operation of the organization and complies with those policies.

• As an employee of Eskaton, fully complies with all provisions in the Corporate Compliance Policy. Full compliance with the policy is a condition of employment with Eskaton. Agrees to promote compliance with the Corporate Compliance Policy among subordinates.

• As an employee of Eskaton, fully complies with all provisions in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Full compliance with the policies is a condition of employment with Eskaton. Agrees to promote compliance with the HIPAA policies among subordinates.

Qualifications

Education:

A graduate of an accredited registered program, bachelor’s degree preferred. Has a valid California RN license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires a minimum of three years in administrative or nursing management in a relevant role or successful completion of Eskaton Professional Management-In-Training program. Current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to all levels of skilled nursing healthcare; requires keeping abreast of current trends and new developments in nursing and healthcare administration.

It requires effective verbal and literary communication skills to interact with all levels of management, other employees and outside contacts; requires effective managerial and inter-personal skills; requires excellent fiscal and budgetary skills and the ability to plan, organize, and implement work and be flexible enough to shift priorities quickly and work under pressure with constantly changing demands.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Other

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse