Director of Long Term Care

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Director of Long‑Term Care (Head of Nursing)

Weston County Health Services – Newcastle, Wyoming

Are you a compassionate, experienced nursing leader who thrives in a mission‑driven environment? Weston County Health Services (WCHS) is seeking a dynamic Director of Long‑Term Care to lead our Manor team, elevate resident care, and support our dedicated employees who make a daily difference in the lives of our community.

As the Director of Long‑Term Care
, you will guide the overall operations of our Manor facility, ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and a positive, supportive work culture. Your leadership will shape the experience of residents, families, and staff alike. This position plays a key strategic role in service excellence, employee development, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.

This is a full‑time, exempt leadership position reporting directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.

• Ensure timely response to resident and staffing needs
• Review daily documentation, clinical orders, labs, and care plans
• Support staff on the floor during peak times or open shifts
• Partner with dietary, activities, transportation, and other departments to deliver holistic resident care

• Review, analyze, and follow up on Action Q incidents
• Identify and mitigate trends or risk‑management concerns
• Maintain and update policies and ensure alignment with 847+ pages of federal LTC regulations
• Monitor and promote continuous quality improvement

• Oversee scheduling, timecard corrections, and staff coverage
• Collaborate with HR on hiring, interviews, and onboarding
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage employee relations
• Guide and support ADON, Social Services, MDS, Activity Supervisor, Unit Secretary, and CE Nurses
• Ensure budgetary alignment and accurate invoice management

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of WCHS
• Lead departmental education, trainings, and staff meetings
• Maintain knowledge of LTC regulations and best practices
• Support organization‑wide initiatives related to retention, compliance, and strategic planning
• Foster professional development and a culture of service excellence
• Lead and mentor Manor staff
• Recruit, hire, train, and support team members
• Provide constructive feedback and performance evaluations
• Manage corrective action processes consistent with policy
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (required)
• At least 5 years of nursing management experience OR 7 years of nursing experience
• Strong knowledge of long‑term care operations and regulations
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle complex situations with professionalism and sound judgment
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced care environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn HRIS/Talent Management systems quickly
• Ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer, and move throughout the facility
• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Participate in occasional after‑hours calls
• Engage in bending, reaching, handling, and other routine movements required in a care environment

• Meaningful leadership role impacting residents, staff, and the wider community
• Supportive organization committed to professional growth and excellence
• Opportunity to lead long‑term care services with integrity, compassion, and innovation