Nursing Director

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) is seeking a Nursing Director to lead the nursing department in a 124-bed skilled nursing facility. You will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure high-quality resident care in alignment with clinical and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in nursing standards, and the ability to evaluate programs and improve care delivery while maintaining safe, resident-centered practices.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management capabilities for a nursing team.
• Knowledge of nursing standards, compliance requirements, and resident-centered care.
• Ability to evaluate programs and improve nursing service quality.
• Proficiency in supporting care plans and maintaining safe, effective care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing operations and provide leadership to nursing staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing services and resident care programs.
• Support resident care planning and ensure appropriate nursing interventions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, nursing standards, and applicable government regulations.

Skills

Leadership & management

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Care planning support

Job description

Role Summary

Lead and manage the nursing department within a skilled nursing and long-term care setting with 124 beds. Oversee day-to-day nursing operations, ensuring high-quality resident care and adherence to clinical and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct nursing operations and provide leadership to nursing staff.


• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing services and resident care programs.


• Support resident care planning and ensure appropriate nursing interventions.


• Ensure compliance with internal policies, nursing standards, and applicable government regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and management capabilities for a nursing team.


• Knowledge of nursing standards, compliance requirements, and resident-centered care.


• Ability to evaluate programs and improve nursing service quality.


• Proficiency in supporting care plans and maintaining safe, effective care delivery.