Director of Nursing

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clinical Quality & Resident Care

• Provides leadership and oversight of the nursing department to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Accountable for clinical outcomes, including prevention and management of falls, pressure injuries, infections, and hospital readmissions.
• Ensures that care is delivered in accordance with resident needs through physician and clinical provider visits.
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor resident care, staff performance, and the overall environment of care.
• Oversees documentation practices for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of resident records.
• May provide direct care as needed.

Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness

• Maintains continuous survey readiness and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Leads survey preparation, participates in surveys, and oversees the implementation of plans of correction.
• Oversees incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and the compliance program.

Quality Improvement & Infection Control

• Leads quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives for the nursing department utilizing data and metrics to enhance outcomes.
• Oversees infection prevention and control programs to minimize risk, potentially serving as the center Infection Preventionist.

Workforce Leadership & Development

• Develops, leads, and retains a high-performing nursing team through effective hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversees staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage while managing labor costs and overtime.
• Ensures orientation, onboarding, ongoing training, and competency development of nursing personnel.
• Maintains licensure and certification requirements for all nursing personnel, including CPR certification.
• Ensures fair and consistent application of disciplinary processes and performance evaluations.

Operations & Financial Management

• Ensures that necessary equipment, supplies, and staffing levels are available to support quality care delivery.
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department and manages departmental operations within budget.
• Controls labor and supply expenses effectively.

Leadership, Collaboration & Culture

• Partners with the executive leadership and interdisciplinary team to drive clinical, operational, and financial performance.
• Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of executive leadership.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to improve quality of care and operational outcomes.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, and resident-centered care.
• Ensures high standards of customer service for residents, families, and staff.
• Treats residents, families, visitors, and staff with courtesy and respect.

Professional Responsibilities

• Represents the organization in professional, community, and marketing activities as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in required meetings, committees, training, and organizational initiatives.
• May provide direct nursing care as needed and serve in an administrative capacity in the absence of executive leadership.

Safety

• Knows and follows organizational rules and policies.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment and reports equipment needs or repairs.
• Follows infection control standards, policies, and procedures.
• Reports and documents any incidents or accidents to the appropriate personnel.
• Uses required protective equipment at all times.

Resident Rights

• Understands and advocates for Resident Rights.
• Helps residents exercise and protect their rights while maintaining confidentiality.

HIPAA Compliance

• Adheres to policies and procedures for the privacy and security of protected health information.
• Uses or discloses only the minimum amount of protected health