Job Description

Vista Springs Careers

Find Your Greater Purpose

Co-Managing Partner | Licensed Nurse | Servant Leader

 Ideal Person for this Top Echelon Person and Executive Talent

Someone with strong interpersonal skills with high energy, works tirelessly, always goes above and beyond, has boundless enthusiasm, is an impact player with the X-Factor for performance excellence, has a winning smile to greet everyone they meet, a difference-maker who brightens the world around them and someone who treats people with the respect and dignity they deserve and makes them ALWAYS feel safe, protected, honored, respected, loved and appreciated.  Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village is more than your everyday retirement home, it’s a “Full of Life” vibrant Senior Living Resort-style community with high levels of family engagement in a style and price that fits most budgets.  It is the Bed & Breakfast of Assisted Living in East, Lansing, MI.  We don’t have residents, we proudly and honorably serve Timber Ridge Village Members our unique blend of concierge medicine 24/7/365 and healthy living service plans, with unmatched hospitality that includes modern and healthy gourmet culinary cuisines referred to as Vistalicious! 

 In a Licensed Nurse Co-Managing Partner we are looking for a confident person who is the face of the community and of our Company and Brand.  Someone akin to be the leader of the band who stands out from the crowd and their peers, an expert healthcare professional, a person of fine distinction and discriminating taste for our luxury brand, and a professional executive leader who is as comfortable reviewing management performance reports in the Boardroom with the CEO and Co-Managing Partner as they are conducting excursions and outings in our shuttle trips to local attractions and events with aging adults and those who are differently abled.  A person who is always optimistic and sees people with a focus on their abilities rather than their impairments.  Always being cure-driven and solution-obsessed. 

 The individual selected will be a self-motivated, purpose-driven person who has risen to a level of servant leader, an advocate for healthy and happy living, a selfless mission-driven humanitarian who wants to make a difference in the world by helping others meet or exceed their wants, needs, desires, outcomes and expectations every moment of the day at uncompromising high standards.   A person of diverse and unique skills who loves music, therapy pets, inter-generational gatherings, creates great celebrations, is a friend upon first meeting and is constantly trying to enhance people’s live experience.  The person who becomes our Licensed Nurse Co-Managing Partner will be a host or hostess who strives to make everyone feel connected, joyful, and can create magic moments and lasting memories.  This person is a life-long learner always researching and implementing evidence-based best practices seeking optimal outcomes in ever pursuit, endeavor or transaction they undertake for the benefit of others.  The red carpet is being rolled out to welcome this high-caliber person with charisma who can create an inclusive closeknit “Family of Friends” environment, lead transformation initiatives that make Vista Springs the quality leader, preferred employer of choice and the safest place to live or work in the Greater East Lansing area markets we serve.  The chosen candidate invited to join Vista Springs will be undertaking the exciting endeavor to establish a Joy in Work and gracious living atmosphere by bringing kindness and beauty to everyone and everything around them at our Vista Springs Flagship community.  The selected “All-in” rising star will be offered a chance to utilize their talents and skills in rewarding and profitable ways for a long term career with Vista Springs reporting directly to its Founder/CEO.  

 Vista Springs offers many wonderful perks including, but not limited to:

1. Heavily subsidized low cost major medical plan.
2. Short Term Disability
3. 401K
4. Health Care Savings Account
5. Dental and Vision Insurance, retirement plan, and generous Paid Time Off
6. Competitive Compensation and Benefits Program.
7. Advancement Potential.
8. Catered Living/Active Lifestyle, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
9. Realize your full potential for career growth and professional excellence by bringing your full-self every day to thrive in our Joy in Work environment in one of our beautiful Award-winning purpose-built and master-planned communities.
10. Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team.
11. Pay On Demand (receive your earned pay daily/weekly, etc.)

 Working Conditions

1. Full time – plus hours
2. Monday-Friday (available Saturday and Sunday)
3. Hours will vary day to day

 Purpose

• Plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for Community Members and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.  Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.. Being able to uphold the standards of the Vista Springs mission at all times.

 Experience:

• Three – five years’ experience in nursing preferred.
• Health care services to residents with dementia, preferred

 Qualifications:

 Education: 

• Graduate of accredited RN/LPN school of nursing.

 Licenses/Certification (REQUIRED): 

2. Valid RN/LPN license in the State of Michigan.
3. Valid CPR certification.

 Essential Functions:

1. Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision and values of Vista Springs
2. Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
3. Assesses and documents the Community Member’s condition and nursing needs.
4. Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
5. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the Community Member’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.
6. Supervises and evaluates direct care workers in assisted living and certified dementia practitioners in Alzheimer’s/Dementia specialized care.
7. Administers medications, performs treatments for assigned Community Members, and documents that treatment as required  by Vista Springs, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
8. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
9. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
10. Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
11. Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding Community Members.
12. Coordinates nursing care of Community Members when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
13. Supervises nursing unit, which includes overseeing scheduling and directing the nursing staff. 
14. Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or dietary assistance.
15. Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale.
16. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in Community Members.
17. Performs other tasks as assigned.
18. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of Vista Springs, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws and applicable professional standards.
19. Assesses and documents the Community Member’s condition and nursing needs.
20. Manager on Duty (MOD) Rotation.

 Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Computer skills
2. Housekeeping
3. Maintenance and safety
4. Kitchen helper
5. Resident care
6. Activities
7. Interviewing new staff members
8. Involved with staff members on progressive discipline

 Supervisor Responsibilities

• In charge of all staff in the facility. Work daily with the department heads

 Educational Requirements

• Graduate of accredited RN/LPN school of nursing.

 Certificates, licenses, registrations

• First aid and CPR requirements.
• LPN/RN License Required

 Work Experience

• Five years of management skills required. Have prior experience working in an assisted living environment as well as had some geriatrics, dementia and Alzheimer’s training.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret state documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with one-on-one or in groups such as customers, vendors, staff, residents and family members. Must be able to speak, read and write basic English skills.

Physical Demands

Lift up to 50 lbs. required to assist with such things as: occasional resident care, moving of office equipment, furniture needs, etc. Some traveling and walking are required on a day –to day basis.

Additional Information

Time management skills, multi-tasking, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 

*This job description portrays in general terms the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way intended to limit management’s flexibility to assign work responsibilities.