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Director of Nursing

The Employee Connect
  • Catonsville, Maryland
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Director of Nursing - Senior Living
    Location: Catonsville, MD
    Pay Rate: $95,000 to $125,000 per year

    Position Overview
    A well-established senior living and continuing care retirement community located in Catonsville, Maryland is seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to join their dedicated leadership team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a seasoned nursing professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to older adults and driving clinical excellence across a dynamic residential care environment. The Director of Nursing plays a critical role in shaping the overall quality of care provided to residents.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants
    • Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and care protocols to ensure best practices are consistently followed
    • Oversee resident assessments, individualized care planning, and coordination of services across all levels of care
    • Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives to drive measurable improvements in resident health and safety
    • Ensure ongoing compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations governing senior care facilities
    • Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and retain a high-performing nursing team
    • Manage nursing department budgets, staffing schedules, and resource allocation effectively
    • Serve as a key liaison between nursing staff, medical providers, residents, families, and administrative leadership
    • Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions as needed
    • Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements

    Requirements
    • Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland
    • Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience, with at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role
    • Prior experience in a senior living, skilled nursing, long-term care, or assisted living environment strongly preferred
    • Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations governing long-term care facilities
    • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary nursing teams
    • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, and staff
    • Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation platforms
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master of Science in Nursing or healthcare administration preferred

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience in a related field is preferred

    Screening Questions
    • How many years of experience do you have relevant to this Director of Nursing - Senior Living role?
    • Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
    • Are you available to work onsite in Catonsville, MD?

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCatonsville, Maryland
    Websitehttps://www.theemployeeconnect.com/

    Skills

    • Assisted Livingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)unmatched
    • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
    • Clinical Monitoringunmatched
    • Clinical Nursingunmatched
    • Clinical Outcomesunmatched
    • Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Director of Nursing (DON)unmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Healthcare Administrationunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Record Systemunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Nursing Administrationunmatched
    • Nursing Managementunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Policy Evaluationunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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