Overview
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team within a long-term care facility. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of resident care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining the highest quality of nursing services. The ideal candidate will possess extensive nursing leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary teams, implementing care plans, and ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations. This position offers an opportunity to influence patient outcomes positively while fostering a compassionate and efficient care environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for nursing operations across the facility, including assisted living, memory care, and long-term care units.
- Supervise and evaluate nursing staff, including nurse managers and clinical teams, promoting professional development and maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Develop, review, and update comprehensive care plans tailored to individual resident needs, incorporating best practices in physiology and anatomy.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, Medicare regulations, and long-term care facility standards.
- Oversee documentation review processes, including medical records, medical terminology accuracy, and EMR/EHR systems management.
- Lead efforts in regulatory audits, licensing inspections, and quality assurance initiatives to maintain accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident outcomes through effective management of care plans and documentation.
- Manage shift schedules efficiently to ensure adequate staffing levels while maintaining quality patient care.
- Facilitate training sessions on medical records management, HIPAA compliance, and documentation best practices.
- Drive initiatives that improve patient safety, satisfaction, and overall operational efficiency within the facility.
Qualifications
- Proven nursing leadership experience in long-term care facilities or similar healthcare environments.
- Extensive knowledge of assisted living operations, nursing home procedures, home health services, hospice care, and acute care settings.
- Strong familiarity with EMR/EHR systems, medical terminology, and clinical documentation review processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams with supervising experience in a healthcare setting.
- In-depth understanding of long-term care regulations, Medicare requirements, HIPAA compliance, and regulatory standards.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher; current RN licensure is mandatory.
- Management experience in nurse management or nursing administration roles is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of medical physiology and anatomy to support clinical decision-making.
- Strong communication skills essential for effective leadership and team collaboration.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated nursing professional to lead with integrity while making a meaningful difference in residents' lives. We invite qualified candidates committed to excellence in patient care to apply today.
Pay: $3,287.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
