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Position Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) leads all clinical services at Northern Oaks Place to ensure residents receive safe, personalized, and compassionate care. This role oversees assessments, care planning, medication management, infection control, documentation, staff competency, and regulatory compliance. The DON partners with leadership, staff, residents, and families to promote a high-quality, resident-centered environment aligned with Comfort Hills' values of Home, Care, and Comfort .
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Care Oversight
Ensure all resident assessments and individualized care plans are completed within state-regulated timeframes
Oversee care plan updates following significant changes in condition
Ensure residents are clinically approved and care-planned prior to move-in
Maintain strong clinical outcomes through routine audits and quality monitoring
Medication Management
Ensure accurate, real-time documentation of medication administration in EMAR
Maintain medication error rates below established thresholds and implement corrective actions as needed
Ensure compliance with medication storage, disposal, renewals, and physician orders
Incident Management & Resident Safety
Ensure timely documentation, investigation, and follow-up of all incidents
Maintain compliance with mandatory reporting requirements
Identify trends and implement proactive risk reduction strategies
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance (QAPI)
Ensure adherence to all clinical policies and state regulations
Participate in QAPI initiatives and lead clinical quality improvement efforts
Maintain accurate and complete clinical documentation through routine audits
Address and resolve regulatory findings within required timelines
Infection Control
Oversee infection prevention and control practices
Ensure staff training, compliance, and reporting requirements are consistently met
Communication & Care Coordination
Communicate changes in condition to physicians and families in a timely manner
Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation and care transitions
Provide regular updates to residents and families regarding care needs
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and facilitate clinical staff meetings
Participate in hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of clinical staff
Ensure staff competency through training, supervision, and annual evaluations
Address performance concerns promptly and appropriately
Resident Experience & Community Support
Support resident engagement and participate in community activities as appropriate
Collaborate with leadership to foster a positive, welcoming environment
Support tours and provide clinical insight to prospective residents and families
Qualifications
Required
Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience (senior living, assisted living, long-term care, home health, or related setting)
Minimum of 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
Experience with assessments, care planning, and change of condition management
Knowledge of applicable state regulations
Experience with electronic documentation systems (EHR/EMAR)
Strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills
Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred
Prior experience as a Director of Nursing, Health & Wellness Director, or similar leadership role
Experience with QAPI or quality improvement initiatives
Experience in memory care or dementia-related care
Experience hiring, coaching, and developing clinical staff
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Works within a resident-centered senior living community environment
Primarily on-site during business hours with flexibility for evenings/weekends as needed
May participate in an on-call rotation
Frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the community
Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Routine computer and documentation work
Additional Information
This position description reflects the primary responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may evolve to support resident care, regulatory compliance, and community operations.
This position is at-will and does not constitute a contract of employment.
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