Director of Clinical Operations

Athena Health Care Systems; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Tide Health New England is seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Operations to support our skilled nursing facilities across Worcester County and the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. This full-time role offers a salary up to $175,000 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and requires travel between assigned facilities.

The position oversees quality, safety and compliance of nursing operations, directs nursing and clinical staff, and acts as a key liaison among clinical departments,

Qualifications

• Must possess an active and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts.
• Experience as Director of Nursing Services in a skilled nursing facility required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to long-term care operations.
• Regional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations, MDS/RAI processes, and state survey processes in a SNF environment.
• Experience working with SUDS and behavioral populations preferred.
• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Must possess reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality, safety, and compliance of all nursing operations; directing and developing nursing and clinical support staff; serving as a liaison between clinical departments, administration, and regulators.
• Serve as a resource to facility staff on best clinical practices.
• Conduct audits to ensure regulatory compliance with regulations, standards, and policies; ensure residents' care needs are met.
• Participate in mock survey and annual survey processes.
• Assist in hiring and training of Directors of Nursing and other nursing leadership positions.
• Maintain oversight of all aspects of resident care to assess and ensure quality outcomes.
• Monitor adherence to restorative nursing techniques, infection control, and medication management practices.
• Act as a clinical resource and consultant for nursing staff on high-acuity cases.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation in accordance with standards.
• Assist in development and implementation of policies and procedures; review quality indicators and QA programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Clinical leadership

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

RN license (Massachusetts)

Job description

Tide Health New England is looking for an experienced Director of Clinical Operations to support our skilled nursing facilities throughout Worcester County and the MetroWest region of Massachusetts!

This is a full-time salaried position up to $175,000 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus!* Candidate must be willing to travel between assigned facilities.

The Director of Clinical Operations is responsible for overseeing the quality, safety, and compliance of all nursing operations; directing and developing nursing and clinical support staff; and serving as a key liaison between clinical departments, administration, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements:

• Must possess an active and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts.

• Prior experience as a Director of Nursing Services in a skilled nursing facility required.

• Must have thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to long-term care operations.

• Regional experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations, MDS/RAI processes, and state survey processes in a SNF environment.

• Experience working with SUDS and behavioral populations is preferred.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.

• Must possess reliable and insured transportation and a valid driver's license.

Duties

• Works with assigned facilities to ensure they are meeting regulatory requirements and company standards of practice.

• Serve as a resource to facility staff on best clinical practices.

• Conduct ongoing audits to ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and policies and procedures to ensure residents' care needs are met.

• Participate in the mock survey and annual survey process.

• Assist in the hiring and training of new Directors of Nursing and other nursing leadership positions.

• Maintain direct oversight of all aspects of resident care to assess and ensure quality outcomes.

• Monitor adherence to restorative nursing techniques, infection control protocols, and medication management practices.

• Act as a clinical resource and consultant for nursing staff on complex or high-acuity cases.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal standards.

• Assist facility management in the areas of developing comprehensive plans of correction and education.

• Assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of policies and procedures.

• Review quality indicators and the quality assurance performance program.

• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer.

*Employment conditions apply

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. We follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).