Director of Health and Wellness​/Director of Health Services

3107 Timberlake Road
Vestavia Hills, AL35243

The Palms at Plantation is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead our resident care team in Plantation, Florida.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical leader who enjoys developing teams, building relationships with residents and families, and ensuring exceptional standards of care. As Director of Nursing, you will oversee the clinical operations of the community and play an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for our residents.

If you are an LPN or RN with senior living or long-term care leadership experience and are ready for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

• Provide leadership and oversight for the community's nursing and resident care services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, licensing requirements, and community policies and procedures.
• Lead, support, coach, and develop the nursing and resident care team.
• Participate in pre-admission assessments for prospective residents.
• Complete and oversee admission, periodic, and change-of-condition resident assessments.
• Develop, review, and revise resident service and care plans in accordance with resident needs and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in residents' physical, emotional, and psychosocial conditions and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, therapy providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Review physician orders and ensure appropriate documentation and implementation.
• Oversee medication management and administration practices to promote resident safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist residents with coordination of medical, dental, laboratory, and other healthcare appointments as needed.
• Participate in staff development, training, and ongoing education programs.
• Assist with hiring, orientation, scheduling, performance management, and development of nursing and care associates.
• Maintain compliance with emergency preparedness, fire safety, infection control, and other community safety programs.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, compassion, and exceptional resident service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current Florida LPN or RN license in good standing required.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in senior living, assisted living, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, associates, and healthcare partners.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to providing high‑quality resident care.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive leadership team
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• The opportunity to lead a team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete all applicable pre‑employment requirements, which may include a criminal background check, reference verification, drug screening, physical examination, and verification of employment eligibility.

The Palms at Plantation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.