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Director of Nursing Services (DNS) – Full-Time
AdviniaCare Newport | Newport, RI
Benefits include:
401(k) match
Competitive Salary
Opportunities for Growth
AdviniaCare Newport, a skilled nursing facility in Newport, RI, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing Services to lead our nursing department. In this role, you’ll guide a dedicated team of nurses and caregivers, uphold high clinical standards and ensure every resident receives safe, compassionate, person-centered care.
This is a full-time leadership position reporting to the Administrator and working closely with the facility’s leadership team.
What You’ll Do
Why join AdviniaCare Newport?
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AdviniaCare Newport | Newport, RI
Benefits include:
401(k) match
Competitive Salary
Opportunities for Growth
AdviniaCare Newport, a skilled nursing facility in Newport, RI, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing Services to lead our nursing department. In this role, you’ll guide a dedicated team of nurses and caregivers, uphold high clinical standards and ensure every resident receives safe, compassionate, person-centered care.
This is a full-time leadership position reporting to the Administrator and working closely with the facility’s leadership team.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, direct and evaluate all nursing services and staff (RNs, LPNs and CNAs)
- Ensure compliance with CMS, Rhode Island Department of Health and facility standards
- Lead survey readiness and develop plans of correction as needed
- Oversee clinical quality, QAPI initiatives and infection prevention programs
- Manage nursing staffing, scheduling, recruitment, retention and performance
- Develop and manage the nursing department budget
- Collaborate with the MDS team, physicians, therapy and other departments on resident care
- Review and update nursing policies, procedures and clinical protocols
- Support staff education, orientation and ongoing competency training
- Build strong relationships with residents, families and community partners
- Active Rhode Island RN license or multistate (compact) RN license in good standing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- 3 years of nursing leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (DNS/DON or ADON experience preferred)
- Strong knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and the survey process
- Proven ability to lead teams, improve clinical outcomes and manage budgets
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Experience with electronic health records (e.g., PointClickCare) preferred
Why join AdviniaCare Newport?
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k)
- A supportive leadership team and the opportunity to shape quality care in the Newport community
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