Director of Nursing

Overview

Arbor Springs is a 56-bed Senior Living Community located in Des Moines, IA. Arbor Springs provides a serene setting and compassionate care to our senior living and memory care residents. At Arbor Springs we are dedicated to Enhancing Quality of Life.

The Arbor Springs Resident Care Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Above all, we truly value that both the resident and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life?

General Purpose

The Director of Nursing’s role is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.

Montessori

As a Montessori-Inspired Living® community, our employees will treat all with dignity, equality, and respect. Our Employees will follow the Lifestyle Pledge and Principals daily.

Members of our team Enjoy:

Working with a highly engaged staff
Healthy staffing levels
Flexible scheduling
Career growth
Competitive compensation
Qualifications

Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements or in training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a Registered Nurse
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner
Must speak and understand English
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other healthcare related facility
Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care
Positive attitude toward the elderly