Director of Nursing Services

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Director of Nursing Services to lead and oversee all nursing operations within our healthcare facility. This pivotal role requires a proactive leader dedicated to delivering exceptional resident care, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering a positive, patient-centered environment. As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive nursing excellence through strategic management, staff supervision, and quality assurance initiatives. Your expertise will help us uphold our commitment to providing outstanding care across assisted living, nursing home, home health, hospice, and acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all nursing activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care aligned with regulatory standards such as Medicare and HIPAA.
• Supervise nursing staff including nurse managers, registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs), fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment.
• Develop, review, and update individualized care plans for residents, ensuring they meet medical needs and comply with federal and state regulations.
• Oversee the management of medical records and documentation review using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Ensure proper administration of medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with medical terminology and physiology knowledge.
• Monitor shift management to optimize staffing levels, improve workflow efficiency, and ensure continuous resident supervision.
• Conduct regular audits of medical records and documentation to uphold documentation standards and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, social workers, and administrative staff to coordinate comprehensive care services.
• Maintain expertise in Medicare regulations, care standards for assisted living, nursing homes, home health agencies, hospice care, and acute care environments.
• Promote a culture of safety by implementing policies that adhere to HIPAA guidelines while safeguarding residents’ personal health information.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing resident satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Skills

• Extensive experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, home health agencies or hospice care environments.
• Proven leadership skills with supervising experience in nursing administration or nurse management roles.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and the clinical aspects of resident care.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for documentation review and medical records management.
• Familiarity with MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments used in long-term care settings to evaluate resident needs.
• Ability to manage shift schedules effectively while maintaining high standards of care delivery.
• Deep understanding of HIPAA regulations ensuring confidentiality and privacy of medical information.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and training staff on best practices.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines related to reimbursement and compliance requirements for healthcare services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives that improve clinical outcomes and operational workflows. Join us as our Director of Nursing Services if you are passionate about elevating resident care through innovative leadership! Your expertise will inspire teams to deliver compassionate service while maintaining compliance with industry standards—making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,182.80 - $89,112.62 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,183 - $89,113