About the job
Join Compass Health, Inc., a leading provider of skilled nursing care on the Central Coast, as we seek an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing to spearhead our clinical team. Your leadership will be pivotal in delivering exceptional care to our residents.
The Director of Nursing will oversee and coordinate all nursing care aspects, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local standards, regulations, and company policies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of skilled nursing practices, regulations, and exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate care plan meetings to ensure that the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents are met, while verifying the proper implementation of care plans.
- Lead, direct, coordinate, and train nursing staff, addressing any protocol discrepancies or conflicts in collaboration with Administration and HR.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, discharge planners, and relevant healthcare facility representatives regarding resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Stay updated on changes to regulations that impact patient care as mandated by state and company guidelines.
- Engage with attending physicians and the medical director concerning any patient care matters.
- Provide direct care and perform procedures as necessary, particularly for tasks that staff may not be qualified to undertake.
- Develop and ensure the implementation of Plans of Care (POCs).
- Participate actively in Quality Assurance (QA) meetings.
- Conduct thorough reviews and audits of clinical records, QA reports, and charts.
- Be available for on-call responsibilities.
Compass Health offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, company-sponsored 401k options, and tuition reimbursement.

