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 alignment with organizational and departmental philosophies, goals, and objectives, and manages resident nursing care, employee relations, and business outcomes. The Director leads clinical operations, staffing, care quality, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, quality improvement, medication management, documentation, and survey readiness. The position also oversees the on-site medical clinic and medical office, budget and resource allocation, resident transitions, and communication with residents and families. The Director collaborates with physicians, department heads, ancillary providers, Sales, and other Nursing Directors to coordinate services and support an exceptional resident experience.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required, 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 (LPN) license.
Valid CPR certification.
Strong leadership abilities and decision-making and problem-solving skills for complex clinical and operational issues.
In-depth knowledge of nursing practices, healthcare regulations, and clinical standards.
Experience setting long-term goals for nursing services and improving patient outcomes.
Experience managing nursing department budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
Excellent communication skills for working with patients, families, nursing staff, and medical professionals.
Proficiency in healthcare software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
Experience with regulatory compliance, AHCA surveys, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), and Infection Prevention programs.
Familiarity with quality improvement processes such as patient safety initiatives and infection control.

Responsibilities

Develop, promote, articulate, and interpret the care philosophy, goals, and objectives for the nursing units.
Assess nursing operations and identify ways to promote resident health and wellness and improve care outcomes.
Lead, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and discipline staff; coordinate training and ensure licensure, competency validation, and mandatory education requirements are maintained.
Promote respectful, cooperative, courteous, and helpful customer service and protect resident rights.
Supervise and monitor assignments across all shifts, including documentation, medication administration, physician follow-ups, and other responsibilities.
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.
Collaborate with department heads, physicians, ancillary providers, Sales, and other Nursing Directors on resident placement, continuity of care, service coordination, and organizational best practices.
Participate in direct resident care, including assessments, care plans, outcome monitoring, communicating condition changes, and ensuring continuity of care and services.
Oversee medication management compliance, physician orders, controlled substances, pharmacy consultant recommendations, physician follow-ups, and clinical indicator reviews.
Audit electronic medical records and monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, timeliness, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Lead AHCA surveys, complaint investigations, plans of correction, adverse incident reporting, investigations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, and resident rights, required regulatory reporting, and continuous survey readiness.
Direct the Infection Prevention and Control Program, including surveillance, outbreak response, and infection control practices; participate 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 and quality improvement activities, manage outcomes, and monitor clinical quality indicators.
Oversee operations of the on-site medical clinic and medical office, including staffing, workflow, quality, compliance, care coordination, and daily operations.
Ensure staffing, productivity, and census management align with resident care needs.
Work with residents and families on transitions into the unit and to other levels of care, maintain communication and trusting relationships, and resolve concerns promptly.
Respond to long-term care insurance requests and claims in a timely manner.
Manage the budget, incidental overtime, contract labor, and inventory; identify and implement solutions to operational inefficiencies.
Monitor timely resident admissions, discharges, and transfers and ensure required documentation is completed.
Conduct daily purposeful rounding to assess regulatory compliance, care quality, and infection prevention practices.
Respond to emergencies by participating and providing leadership and guidance to staff.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary departments to deliver a high-quality living experience that exceeds resident and family expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.