Director of Nursing

Chandler Place•Kendallville, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Health & Wellness oversees clinical and care services at Chandler Place, leading licensed nurses, care managers, and support staff to provide exceptional, resident-centered care in accordance with state, federal, and organizational standards. The role promotes clinical excellence through leadership, communication, and compassion, and works with residents, families, physicians, pharmacy consultants, allied providers, the Executive Director, and department heads to support resident health and safety. This is a full-time position in Kendallville, Indiana, with a traditional leadership workweek and flexibility based on business and operational needs. The schedule includes Manager on Duty coverage and on-call availability for emergencies. Travel is limited to regional meetings or training. The listed rate is $80,000 plus a 10% annual target performance bonus.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the current state.
At least one year of nursing leadership experience.
BLS certification.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a clinical team.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
Availability to participate in on-call and Manager on Duty coverage.

Nice To Haves

Senior living experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, company policies, and ownership standards.
Oversee resident assessments, service plans, and health documentation in accordance with state requirements.
Monitor clinical outcomes, implement corrective actions, and lead quality improvement initiatives.
Partner with the Executive Director and department heads to align resident health and safety goals with community operations.
Communicate with residents and families about changes in care or health status.
Lead the clinical team in providing care, including wellness checks, medication management, and service plan updates.
Ensure resident service plans are accurate and reflect current health status.
Coordinate with physicians, pharmacy consultants, and allied providers to support continuity of care.
Support resident and family education and engagement in the care process.
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise nurses, care managers, and other clinical team members.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities for staff.
Promote teamwork, accountability, compassion, and service excellence.
Ensure adequate staffing, competency training, and clinical supplies to meet resident needs.
Participate in on-call and Manager on Duty coverage.