Director of Nursing - RN
Company: Cascades Verdae
Location: Travelers Rest
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Kickstart the New Year with a new career at Cascades Verdae ,
proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®! We're a
hospitality-focused luxury senior living company that values our
people as our greatest asset, guided by our principle of “People
First, Always.” At Cascades Verdae , compassion, respect, and
dedication drive us to create meaningful interactions. Our culture
promotes growth, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enriching
the lives of both our residents and team members. Be a part of
something extraordinary! We are currently accepting applications
for a Director of Nursing (DON) (RN). Apply today and help us put
people at the heart of everything we do! M ust have a current state
licensure as a RN in good standing, be able to work the clinical
floor, have a shared vision with the team, focused on providing
excellent clinical care, and present a positive attitude each day.
Skilled Nursing experience is required. POSITION SUMMARY: Overall
supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in Care
Services (Healthcare) and residential apartments in accordance with
SLC standards, policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: •
Develops, organizes and operates the nursing services for Skilled
Nursing department. • Works in collaboration with the Resident Care
Director to provide quality nursing care to residents. • Ensures
that significant clinical developments of residents are reported to
their physicians, the Medical Director, the Executive Director and
State (if necessary). • Coordinates nursing services for Skilled
Nursing residents including the procurement of outside sources such
as Home Health, private duty, Hospice, rehabilitation services,
psychological, etc. • Develops and maintains a schedule of daily
rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing associates to
assure 24 hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state
regulatory requirements as well as SLC's standards. • Orders all
nursing supplies, office supplies and equipment for Skilled
Nursing. • Develops and participates in a new associate orientation
program, including private duty and agency associates. • Attends
and prepares necessary information for Quarterly Assurance Meetings
and annual policy reviews. • Assumes the responsibilities of the
Administrator in his/her absence. • Serves “on-call” on weekends
and after normal working hours. • Accepts “Manager on Duty”
responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. • Participates in and
attends all required in-service training and education programs as
scheduled. • Other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES: To perform the
job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies: • Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate
current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a
specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average. •
Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and
regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the
quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable,
accurate data. • Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally
competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and the
team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates
an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the
supervisor on an ongoing basis. • Flexibility – The ability to
quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate
obstacles with ease and professionalism. • Interpersonal Skills –
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without
interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas
and tries new things • Teamwork – Balances team and individual
responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed.
Exhibits patience and compassion. • Professionalism – Ensures
service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes
responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which
enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly
private and conducts online or social networking activities
accordingly. • Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps
commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically with
integrity; upholds the Company's Guiding Principles: o People
First, Always o We Exist to Serve our Members o We Have a
Responsibility to be Full Physical Demands, Work Environment, and
Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • This
position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking,
bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing. • This position will be
required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push
up to 250 pounds independently. • The individual must use proper
body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living. • This
position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and
weekend work. TRAVEL: No travel is expected although occasional
travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education
opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • BS degree from an
accredited school of nursing. Registered nurse with a current state
license. • Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid • Two years'
experience in a similar healthcare position preferred. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Ability to read, write, speak and
understand English fluently. • Ability to meet or exceed the
company's attendance and punctuality standards. • Ability to use
Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given. • Ability
to work with minimal supervision. SLC1 TA3H
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