Director of Nursing

Ridgeway-Manor-Healthcare-Center-; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center in Ridgeway, SC seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our nursing team in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, resident care, and team management to ensure high-quality services and operational excellence.

The DON will supervise nursing staff, develop care plans, ensure accurate medical records, and maintain a culture of compassionate care with continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Leadership in nursing management within a nursing home.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and Medicare policies.
• Experience with EMR/EHR documentation and medical terminology.
• Supervisory experience in nursing administration and quality improvement.
• Ability to lead change and foster team development and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead and supervise nursing staff, promote development, high performance.
• Develop and review care plans tailored to residents' needs.
• Ensure documentation in EMR/EHR is accurate and compliant.
• Monitor residents' rights adherence and person-centered care.
• Manage staffing schedules across shifts to optimize care and control costs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans.
• Stay current with LTC regulations and Medicare policies to ensure accreditation.

Job description

Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center is seeking a highly qualified and dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) (RN) to lead our nursing team within a long-term care environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in nursing administration, with a strong background regulatory compliance. This leadership role requires a proactive approach to regulatory compliance, resident care, and team management, ensuring the delivery of exceptional healthcare services while maintaining operational excellence. The DON will serve as a vital link between clinical staff, residents, families, and regulatory agencies, fostering a culture of compassionate care and continuous improvement.

Duties

• Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations including long-term care standards and Medicare requirements.
• Lead and supervise nursing staff, including nurse managers and direct caregivers, promoting professional development and maintaining high-performance standards.
• Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to residents’ individual needs, incorporating best practices in memory care, hospice care, and acute care.
• Ensure proper documentation review and maintenance of medical records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems to guarantee accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor resident’s rights adherence, ensuring dignity, privacy, and personalized care are prioritized at all times.
• Manage staffing schedules across shifts to optimize patient care delivery while controlling labor costs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans that address physiology and anatomy knowledge for comprehensive resident support.
• Stay current with long-term care regulations, Medicare policies, and industry best practices to ensure facility accreditation and quality standards are met or exceeded.

Experience

• Proven leadership experience in nursing management within a nursing home is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of long-term care regulations, Medicare policies, and compliance standards is required.
• Prior experience with EMR/EHR systems for documentation management is necessary; familiarity with medical terminology is essential.
• Supervising experience in nursing administration with a focus on patient care quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to lead through change management initiatives while fostering a positive team environment that emphasizes leadership development and staff engagement.