Director of Nursing Services

Our customer is looking for a dedicated DON of a beautiful Continuing Care Retirement Community! Come be a part of a team that makes a difference.

• Plan, organize, and oversee all nursing functions within the Skilled Nursing Facility to ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centered care to residents.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local regulations, including CMS, AHCA, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.
• Develop, revise, and implement nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols based on evidence‑based practice and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of nursing documentation, care plans, infection control logs, MARs/TARs, and clinical outcomes to ensure accuracy and quality compliance.
• Direct the coordination and implementation of resident care plans in collaboration with physicians, therapists, social services, dietitians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in and lead Medicare and skilled coverage meetings to ensure accurate clinical justification and compliance with payor expectations.
• Provide clinical support and oversight for admissions and discharges, ensuring proper communication with families and appropriate documentation.
• Manage the grievance process for clinical concerns, ensuring thorough investigations, timely resolutions, and proper documentation.
• Lead the preparation and response for all regulatory surveys and audits; assist in formulating and monitoring plans of correction.
• Monitor incident reports and resident condition changes, conducting root cause analyses as needed to implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve nursing schedules in collaboration with the Scheduler and HR to ensure adequate staffing and skill mix.
• Provide leadership presence during emergencies, including hurricanes, power outages, infectious disease outbreaks, and internal crises.
• Develop and oversee in‑service education programs to maintain staff competency, licensure compliance, and training in areas such as fall prevention, wound care, ADLs, dementia care, and resident rights.
• Coach and counsel nursing staff on performance, professionalism, and clinical accountability. Facilitate regular performance evaluations and progressive discipline as needed.
• Serve as a role model and resource for clinical staff, demonstrating best practices, ethical behavior, and a commitment to excellence.
• Monitor and manage departmental budget, approve supply orders, and oversee equipment utilization and replacement planning.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), Infection Control, and Safety committees, and lead initiatives to improve resident outcomes.
• Support employee engagement by promoting open communication, recognition, and a positive work environment.
• Meet regularly with residents and families to address care‑related concerns and participate in care plan conferences.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, consulting physicians, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident, staff, and facility information in accordance with policy and HIPAA guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Recruit, train, and schedule health center and assisted living direct care staff
• Supervise all members of the Nursing department including coordinating and approving time off, conducting performance evaluations, counseling, and directing and managing the workflow for the department
• Supervise staff to provide quality services in a caring environment, which strives to preserve the residents’ independence and self-respect.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to exchange information and address issues affecting resident care
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