Nursing Manager

The "Balfour experience" is one defined by a highly motivated, well trained, and compassionate team of associates who are empowered to fulfill, with pride and integrity, the needs and desires of the residents they serve.

Balfour's vision is to be the most admired senior living company in America and Balfour associates are expected to exemplify our core values of integrity, respect, and customer focus.

What will you do in this role:

• Make frequent house rounds on all shifts to assess performance of nursing staff and to monitor the quality of care provided

• In compliance with the Company's policies, is responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing, supervising and following the Company's performance management policy with assigned staff

• Participate in internal audits of nursing practice

• Establish and ensure that staffing levels and scheduling patterns are adequate and have appropriate coverage at Community

• Assure development, maintenance, implementation and evaluation of the safety and infection control programs

• Investigate and document incidents, identifies safety hazards and institutes corrective actions in a timely manner

• Investigate and ensure completion of internal and state required incident reports for assisted living communities including completion of appropriate interventions in a timely manner

• Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and support the nursing process in resident interventions and care provided

• Support Executive Director in planning and scheduling of staff training programs for Assisted Living and Memory Care staff

• Share on-call responsibilities and expectations for entire Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods

• Assist in pre-admission assessments of potential residents. Assists in orienting new residents to the physical environment and community culture

• Responsible for making sure that all required medical records are kept up to date in PCC

• Ability to grow the skillsets of individual and collective team abilities

• Communicate with residents and family members as needed to provide exceptional care and service

You have:

• Valid and current LPN state license required

• One-year experience as a supervisor in a health care facility

• Highly developed nursing skills; thorough knowledge in understanding and interpreting nursing philosophies, programs, and policies

• Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards

• Must have computer processing and electronic medical database experience such as LTC or Point Click Care

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language

• Ability to think critically

You might also have:

• Valid and current RN state license preferred

• Three years of experience in Senior Care or an Assisted Living setting

• One year of experience as a supervisor in a health care facility

• Demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people, particularly the elderly and their family members

• Recognize current evolution of this role to include an 'Operations' emphasis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs. unassisted

• Ability to push/pull 60 lbs. of resistance

• Ability to stand and/or walk for duration of shift

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed

• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens

• Balfour is a pet-friendly community; you may be exposed to animal hair and dander

Why work for Balfour?

• Healthcare coverage for eligible employees working 32 or more hours per week (Full & 3/4 time status)

• Medical, dental and vision plan coverage

• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time for full and part time employees

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Employee Resident Referral Bonus Program

Health & Wellness Protocols: Interviews and training will take place in accordance with appropriate agency recommendations at the time. Currently, initial contacts will be virtual. At this time, applicants are requested not to visit Sales Center to submit applications or for interviews unless requested and scheduled in advance.

About Balfour Senior Living

Founded in 1997, Balfour Senior Living has received national and international recognition for the quality of its exterior architecture and its elegant interior design marked by the use of a vibrant color palette and a diverse collection of fine art. With round-the-clock nursing coverage and an extensive activity program, Balfour's quality of care and life enrichment programming makes the company a leader in the growing world of senior housing. Since the first community opened in Louisville, Colorado in 1999, Balfour has grown to include nine communities in the Denver Metro area and one in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From its inception, Balfour Senior Living has sought to be the most admired senior living company in the United States.

Balfour Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) complying with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, or racial status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discharge, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, compensation, benefits, and training