Director of Nursing

Are you a nurse looking for a position that brings joy and fulfillment both personally and professionally? The Converse Home, a nonprofit Assisted Living Community located in downtown Burlington, Vermont, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON). As the longest-running assisted living community in Vermont, The Converse Home is renowned for its warm, welcoming, and home-like atmosphere. This is a rare opportunity to join a compassionate and supportive team in an exceptional community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Co-Executive Directors, Nurse Educator, the nursing team and department directors to ensure residents receive high-quality care with respect and dignity.
• Lead the traditional assisted living and memory care nursing teams by maintaining and  implementing policies and procedures in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervise and work closely with the nurse educator, Memory Care Manager, and licensed nurses and care staff to ensure best practices and ongoing education.
• Work closely with the Co-Executive Directors to monitor and address financial considerations and the nursing departments budget.
• Ensure resident charts and nursing documentation are accurate and in compliance with state regulations.
• Participate in pre-admission screenings for prospective residents, visiting prospective residents in the building and off site, providing input to the admissions team.
• Serve as the primary point of communication for families, residents, staff, hospitals, rehabilitation communities, and providers, ensuring a collaborative and transparent environment.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels for the nursing department by working closely with the Clinical Administrative Assistant, share on-call responsibilities and provide occasional evening, night, or weekend coverage when necessary. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Valid Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license and a valid driver’s license.
• Strong background in Med-Surg and chronic long term care nursing, healthcare operations management, with a solid understanding of skilled nursing standards of care and Vermont state assisted living regulations.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with a compassionate approach to the nursing team, department staff, residents, and families.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally and adapt to occasional weekend or after-hours needs.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary range: $100,000–$120,000.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, eye, life insurance, retirement, and paid vacation.
• Retention bonus of 10,000 paid out quarterly throughout the first year. 

About The Converse Home:
The Converse Home is a private nonprofit assisted living and memory care community located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Burlington. We provide a homelike, serene, and engaging environment for our residents to thrive.

To learn more  visit www.conversehome.com 
The Converse Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.