Director Of Nursing-Tradition

MorseLife Health Systems•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

The Director of Nursing manages all nursing functions and operations for Tradition Assisted Living and Tradition Memory Care, promoting care delivery in compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. The role provides leadership and direction for personnel in accordance with organizational and departmental philosophies, goals, and objectives, and manages resident nursing care, employee relations, and business outcomes. The Director oversees clinical operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, infection prevention, medication management, documentation, and resident transitions. The position collaborates with department heads, physicians, ancillary providers, Sales, and other Nursing Directors to coordinate services and ensure continuity of care. It also provides operational oversight of the on-site medical clinic and office, manages budgets and resources, and works with residents and families to address concerns and support an exceptional living experience. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, with a BSN preferred, three to five years of progressively responsible nursing leadership experience, and a valid Florida RN or LPN license and CPR certification. MorseLife offers eligible team members health and financial benefits, paid time off, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and other workplace programs.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years of progressively responsible nursing leadership experience, including managing large teams, developing staff through training and mentorship, and overseeing clinical operations.
Valid State of Florida Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Valid CPR certification.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills for complex clinical and operational issues.
Experience setting long-term goals for nursing services and improving patient outcomes.
Experience managing nursing department budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
In-depth knowledge of nursing practices, healthcare regulations, and clinical standards.
Excellent communication skills for communicating with patients, families, nursing staff, and medical professionals.
Familiarity with quality improvement processes, including patient safety initiatives and infection control.
Proficiency in healthcare software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Leadership experience with regulatory compliance, AHCA surveys, QAPI, and Infection Prevention programs.

Responsibilities

Develop, promote, articulate, and interpret the care philosophy, goals, and objectives for the nursing units; assess operations and identify ways to promote resident health and improve care outcomes.
Motivate, train, coach, lead, hire, evaluate, and discipline staff; coordinate training and ensure required licensure, competency validation, and mandatory education.
Promote customer service, respect for resident rights, cooperation among coworkers, and courteous, helpful interactions with residents, families, and visitors.
Supervise and monitor work across all shifts, including documentation, medication administration, physician follow-ups, and other assigned duties.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for residents and employees.
Develop and implement departmental procedures, standards, and policies; communicate changes, monitor compliance, and initiate corrective action as needed.
Collaborate with department heads, physicians, ancillary providers, Sales, and other Nursing Directors on resident placement, continuity of care, coordination of services, and organizational best practices.
Participate in direct resident care, including assessments, care plans, outcome monitoring, communicating changes in condition, and ensuring continuity of care and services.
Oversee medication management compliance, including administration, transcription of physician orders, controlled substances, pharmacy consultant recommendations, physician follow-up, and monthly clinical indicator reviews.
Audit electronic medical records and monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, timeliness, consistency, and regulatory and company compliance.
Lead AHCA surveys, complaint investigations, plans of correction, adverse incident reporting, abuse, neglect, exploitation and resident rights investigations, required regulatory reporting, and continuous survey readiness.
Direct the Infection Prevention and Control Program, including surveillance, outbreak response, infection control practices, and participation in emergency preparedness, hurricane planning, evacuation, and disaster response.
Ensure compliance with Florida ALF resident assessment and service plan requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
Lead QAPI initiatives, quality improvement activities, outcome management, and monitoring of clinical quality indicators.
Oversee operations of the on-site medical clinic and medical office, including staffing, workflow, quality, regulatory compliance, care coordination, and daily operations.
Ensure staffing, productivity, and census management are appropriate to resident care needs.
Work with residents and families on transitions into the unit and to other levels of care; maintain communication and resolve concerns in a timely manner.
Respond to long-term care insurance requests and claims in a timely manner.
Manage the budget, incidental overtime, contract labor, and inventory, and identify and implement solutions to operational inefficiencies.
Monitor timely resident admissions, discharges, and transfers and completion of required documentation.
Conduct daily purposeful rounding to ensure regulatory compliance, quality of care, and adherence to infection prevention and control practices.
Respond to emergent situations by participating and providing leadership and guidance to staff.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary departments to deliver a luxury living experience that exceeds resident and family expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.