DON FOR NURSING HOME

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our long-term care facility’s nursing team. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of nursing operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional resident care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Your leadership will foster a positive environment that promotes resident rights, quality care, and staff development. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing nursing teams within assisted living, nursing home, or home health settings and possesses a strong understanding of long-term care regulations, medical terminology, and documentation protocols. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives through expert clinical oversight and innovative care strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and supervision for all nursing staff, including nurse management and caregiving teams, ensuring high standards of patient care and staff performance.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized care plans that align with residents’ needs, preferences, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the management of medical records, documentation review, and compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect resident privacy and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state long-term care regulations, Medicare requirements, and other regulatory standards governing nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
• Supervise shift management to guarantee adequate staffing levels while optimizing patient care delivery across all shifts.
• Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems proficiently for documentation, reporting, and quality assurance purposes.
• Conduct regular audits of medical records and documentation to maintain accuracy, completeness, and compliance with healthcare policies.
• Lead efforts in staff training on topics such as resident’s rights, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology knowledge, memory care protocols, and regulatory updates.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by reviewing care quality metrics such as MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, social workers, and families to coordinate comprehensive resident care.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in assisted living or nursing home environments with a strong background in long-term care facility management.
• Extensive nursing leadership experience
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations, long-term care regulations, HIPAA compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation review and patient record management.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology principles, and memory care practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple shifts effectively while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams in fast-paced healthcare environments.
• Certification as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required; additional certifications in nursing administration or management are highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret complex medical records and ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines related to patient privacy and safety.

Join us as our Director of Nursing to lead compassionate caregiving efforts while advancing your career in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in senior health services!

Pay: Up to $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $74,000