Director of Nursing | Director of Clinical Services | Health and Wellness Director | RN

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403 - Lincoln Village - Port Washington, WI 53074 Job Category:
Health Care Director of Nursing | Director of Clinical Services | Health and Wellness Director | RN

Lincoln Village Senior Living

Starting Wage: $100,000 | Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Lead with compassion. Develop a great care team. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors.

Heritage Senior Living is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly organized Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical services and resident care within one of our senior living communities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Nursing is a key member of the community leadership team and is responsible for overseeing resident care, clinical documentation, medication management, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, caregiver/CNA development, and clinical quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse leader who enjoys building relationships with residents and families, developing strong care teams, and creating systems that support exceptional resident outcomes.

You’ll help ensure every resident receives individualized, compassionate care based on their needs and preferences.

• Complete clinical assessments and required documentation for prospective and new residents
• Coordinate resident admissions and ensure required medical documentation is completed prior to move-in
• Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) within required time frames and update them based on scheduled reviews or changes in condition
• Conduct regular resident wellness visits and monitor changes in health or functional status
• Coordinate ISP and care‑planning meetings with residents, families, and appropriate team members
• Partner with residents and families to ensure medical and wellness needs are appropriately addressed
• Track physician appointments and serve as a liaison between residents, families, providers, and community staff
• Communicate changes in resident condition, medications, treatments, or services to appropriate team members
• Help ensure dietary, clinical, and other special resident needs are identified and communicated before move‑in

• Oversee the community's medication management program
• Conduct routine medication and documentation audits
• Monitor Medication Administration Records (MARs) and related clinical documentation
• Ensure medication orders are accurately received, documented, and communicated
• Monitor medication availability and help ensure medications are ordered and available when needed
• Educate and train authorized employees regarding medication administration policies and procedures
• Monitor medication errors, identify trends, and implement corrective action when appropriate
• Coordinate periodic reviews of psychotropic medications and resident needs with appropriate healthcare providers
• Ensure medication and treatment changes are communicated promptly to caregivers/CNAs

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, coaching, and education to caregivers/CNAs and other applicable clinical team members
• Assess employee competencies and identify opportunities for additional training and development
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training care team members
• Partner with the Executive Director to develop and maintain appropriate staffing schedules
• Provide ongoing education regarding resident care, medication administration, infection prevention, documentation, and regulatory requirements
• Address clinical performance concerns and reinforce accountability for established care standards
• Provide appropriate oversight to LPNs serving in management roles
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and resident-centered…