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Job Summary We are seeking a highly qualified and dynamic Director of Nursing Services to lead our nursing team in delivering exceptional resident care. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in long-term care settings, including assisted living, nursing homes, and home health environments. As the Director of Nursing Services, you will oversee clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of compassionate, resident-centered care while maintaining operational excellence. Duties Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all nursing services within the facility, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations, including long-term care regulations and Medicare requirements. Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive care plans tailored to residents' individual needs, incorporating memory care and physiology knowledge. Supervise and manage nursing staff, including nurse managers and direct caregivers, promoting professional development through ongoing training and supervision. Oversee documentation review processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA standards for medical records and medical terminology usage. Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems effectively to maintain accurate patient documentation and facilitate seamless communication among care teams. Ensure regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, managing care facility teams, and implementing quality assurance protocols aligned with long-term care regulations. Lead efforts in managing care quality metrics related to patient care outcomes, Medicare billing processes, and adherence to safety standards. Foster a positive work environment that emphasizes leadership in nursing administration, teamwork, and staff engagement. Qualifications Extensive experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health agencies with a focus on long-term care services. Proven management and supervising experience within healthcare settings; prior nurse management or nursing leadership roles preferred. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and memory care practices relevant to resident needs. Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems used for documentation review and patient records management. Demonstrated ability to ensure regulatory compliance with federal and state long-term care regulations as well as Medicare standards. Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing multidisciplinary teams effectively. In-depth understanding of HIPAA regulations governing patient privacy and data security. Ability to manage shift operations efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care and staff performance. Join us in leading a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care that enhances residents' quality of life through expert clinical oversight and innovative care strategies.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person