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Maple Grove Senior Living

Runs senior living and nursing care services

Director of Nursing - Clinical Operations Officer

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeShelbyville, KY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky, or eligibility to practice in Kentucky under an applicable Nurse Licensure Compact privilege, is required.
  • A minimum of five years of professional nursing experience is required.
  • A minimum of one to two years of long-term care nursing management or supervisory experience is required.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Working knowledge of CMS regulations, Kentucky long-term care requirements, and nursing facility survey processes is required.
  • The candidate must be able to lead nursing operations, manage staffing, and maintain clinical accountability.
  • Experience with resident assessments, care planning, medication management, infection prevention, and clinical documentation is required.
  • A strong understanding of QAPI, quality measures, incident investigations, and corrective action processes is required.
  • Communication, decision-making, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills are required.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and standard Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • The candidate must be able to respond to clinical emergencies and provide leadership support outside regular business hours as needed.
  • The candidate must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, and move throughout the community during the workday; perform clinical assessments and assist with resident care when necessary; lift, move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as required by essential duties and safe-handling procedures; and perform computer-based administrative work and maintain accurate clinical records. Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily nursing operations to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.
  • Oversee clinical assessments, individualized care plans, medication administration, and nursing documentation.
  • Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, and performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI), infection prevention, and resident safety initiatives.
  • Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop nursing leadership and frontline clinical staff.
  • Oversee nursing staffing, scheduling, workforce utilization, and departmental performance.
  • Establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and foster a positive, supportive work environment.
  • Partner with the Administrator to support employee engagement, retention, and operational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, Kentucky nursing facility requirements, and established clinical standards.
  • Maintain survey readiness and lead clinical preparation, response, and corrective action efforts.
  • Oversee incident investigations, clinical risk management, and required reporting.
  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, and other departments to coordinate comprehensive resident care.
  • Participate in nursing budget management, resource planning, and operational improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is preferred.
  • Experience leading successful regulatory surveys and quality improvement initiatives is preferred.
  • Familiarity with MDS, Five-Star Quality Rating measures, and nursing staffing performance metrics is preferred.
  • Proven success improving employee retention, clinical outcomes, and resident satisfaction is preferred.

About the Company

Maple Grove Senior Living

Runs senior living and nursing care services

Maple Grove Senior Living runs a residential care community for older adults who need help with daily living or ongoing nursing care. Its assisted living and personal care services combine medication support with help with bathing and dressing, while skilled nursing addresses more complex medical needs. Residents recovering from surgery, illness or an accident use short-term rehabilitation, and those who need continuing support receive long-term care through individually tailored plans that reflect their specific health and everyday living needs. The community traces its roots to a Masonic home established in 1901 and is based in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Shelbyville, KY
Founded
1901

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