About This Role
This leadership role drives clinical excellence across a network of senior care centers in Northern Alabama, focusing on developing, implementing, and monitoring clinical systems and standards to ensure the highest quality of care. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Clinical Operations fosters a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain robust clinical competencies for all licensed nurses, ensuring ongoing education and development through monthly training calls with Directors of Nursing Services and Staff Development Coordinators
- Develop system-driven educational topics focusing on key areas such as pressure ulcers, antipsychotic reduction, and regulatory updates
- Develop and implement core clinical systems and guidelines, including standards for cornerstones of care such as seating and positioning, consistent assignments, and transitions of care
- Establish a system for measuring adherence to critical clinical systems
- Define standards and tools for monitoring adherence to dementia care protocols
- Provide crucial support to Social Services in areas such as event management, grievance response, guardianship, and advance directives
- Collaborate with Activities teams to implement innovative service approaches and ensure regulatory compliance
- Provide expert guidance on infection control protocols, responding effectively to new regulatory requirements
- Assist in the revision of company clinical standards based on industry best practices and research
- Provide clinical leadership and support to multiple skilled nursing facilities, driving consistent application of best practices and ensuring optimal patient outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in the Long-Term Care & Rehab industry
- Proven experience as a Director of Nursing in Long-Term Care
- Demonstrated experience managing clinical operations across multiple skilled nursing facilities
Nice to have:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Excellent 401k plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Referral Bonuses
- DiversICARE – employee hardship fund
- OnShift Wallet – Pay advancement program
About the Company
Diversicare is dedicated to improving lives by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations in senior care. The company fosters a culture built on trust, respect, compassion, and teamwork.