Director of Nursing

Advanced-Health-Care-6; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced-Health-Care-6 is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team and promote clinical excellence in resident care. You will supervise RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff, while ensuring compliance with regulations and high-quality outcomes.

You will develop policies, mentor staff, manage recruitment, and collaborate with physicians and administrators to coordinate care. This role emphasizes leadership, advocacy for residents, and continuous performance improvement.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state where work is performed.
• 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience in healthcare or long-term care.
• Strong clinical knowledge in assessment, care planning, medication management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership and management abilities to inspire staff and ensure excellence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing nursing practice and long-term care, including Medicare/Medicaid.
• Commitment to resident-centered care, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through compassion and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the nursing department for safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and standards of practice in line with regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and admins to coordinate resident care and outcomes.
• Monitor nursing services, resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and infection control for compliance and improvement.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and ongoing education to staff.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, orientation, and retention of nursing staff and staffing plans.
• Educate employees on job expectations and regulations; assign tasks with quality focus.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities; regulatory survey readiness.
• Act as liaison with residents and families to address concerns and ensure open communication.
• Manage nursing department budget and resources to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay informed about trends and regulations in nursing care and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN licensed

Leadership experience

Clinical nursing expertise

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Resident-centered care

Quality improvement

Staff development

Job description

Description

A Director of Nursing will lead our nursing team. The Director of Nursing plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care to our residents, promoting clinical excellence, and fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, On-Call, Some Weekends,

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide leadership and direction to the nursing department, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and other nursing staff, to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care of the residents.
• Oversee the development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice, in accordance with regulatory requirements, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices in nursing care.
• Collaborate with team members, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and administrators, to coordinate resident care, address complex medical needs, and optimize outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate nursing services and resident care outcomes, including resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and infection control practices, to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to nursing staff, including ongoing education, training, and performance feedback, to promote professional growth and development.
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and retention of nursing staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels and skill mix to meet resident needs and maintain quality of care.
  • Educate employees on job expectations, all applicable and current company procedures, polices, and federal, state and local regulations.
  • Assign tasks and ensure quality work and exceptional resident care is being done.
  • Provide feedback to employees on their performance.
  • Establish working hours, schedules, time off, and vacations while ensuring each shift has proper coverage.
  • Set an example by maintaining professionalism and a positive demeanor in the workplace.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities, including root cause analysis, incident reporting, and regulatory survey readiness to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and drive quality outcomes.
• Act as a liaison with residents, families, and responsible parties to address concerns, provide support, and ensure open communication regarding resident care and service delivery.
• Manage nursing department budget, resources, and equipment, in collaboration with facility administration, to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay informed about current trends, regulations, and best practices, in nursing care, participating in professional organizations, continuing education, and networking opportunities to maintain clinical expertise and leadership skills.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where work is performed.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience, in a leadership position in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in nursing, including assessment, care planning, medication management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower nursing staff to achieve clinical excellence and resident satisfaction.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with team members, residents, families, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations governing nursing practice and long-term care facilities, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
• Commitment to resident-centered care, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents and staff.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Proficiency in performing tasks that require manual dexterity, such as using medical equipment, writing reports, and typing on a computer keyboard.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

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