We are looking for a Unit Nurse Manager (RN or LPN) to join our family! We are searching for a Unit Nurse Manager to join our community in Sarasota County that is patient & family focused, team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a culture. If you are a Unit Nurse Manager that is team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to build a culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Benefits Pay rate: Competitive pay with generous PTO Access to online learning 24/7 Health insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance Major Responsibilities Managing the staffing needs and providing supervision for nursing staff providing direct resident care to ensure quality resident care on the assigned unit. Assists in staff development. Responsible for providing direct resident care in accordance with established plans. Supervises Clinical Nurses and Nurse Assistants. Conduct and document a complete data collection of each resident's medical status upon admission and throughout the resident's course of treatment. Assist in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned resident. Assist in recruiting and hiring nursing staff. Monitor compliance with resident record documentation requirements, as directed. Coordinate staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage. Ensure compliance with resident rights policies and work with families and other staff, as needed, to resolve grievances. Must complete Preceptor Training. Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results as well as the development of a successful management team. Qualifications Must possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as an RN or LPN. Must have a minimum (3) years nursing experience preferred in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility. Minimum one (1) year experience in nursing administration. You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
The MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator/Nurse is an RN or LPN that conducts federally mandated assessments of the residents at a long-term care facility. MDS Coordinators are responsible for collecting integral data and compiling it into a thorough assessment to help determine the functional capacity with appropriate plan of care and to determine the reimbursement for all payer sources in relation to the RUG-IV 66 and RUG-IV 48 system established by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services. Essential Job Functions: The MDS Coordinator reports to the facility Administrator Completion of all OBRA, PPS and Managed Care MDS Completion of corresponding Admit MDS Tracking Forms, Death in the Facility Tracking Forms and any Discharge Assessments required per the RAI Manual Completion of all Nursing Care Plans and the coordination of the other disciplines to ensure timely initiation of their Care Plans and/or revised in conjunction with the OBRA schedule and exacerbation of the problem requiring review of the problem, goal or interventions Care Plan Conferences will be held within the first 21 days of admission and every 90 days thereafter as a minimum standard of practice Coordination of the Care Plan Conference letters for residents and families (Social Service provides the invitations to the residents and the front office sends the invitation letters to the family members) Completion of the monthly OBRA calendar by the 20th of the month Completion of the weekly OBRA, PPS and Care Plan schedule for the IDT Transmission of OBRA/PPS MDS Assessments to CMS per the Guidelines Completion and Certifications/Re-certifications when a resident is receiving Medicare Part A Benefits Coordination of the AB Notices and Medicare Cut Letters Completion of the 100 day Medicare Part A and Managed Care Log Completion of the Weekly Medicare Part A/Managed Care and RUG-IV 48 Report Completion of RUG-IV 48 supporting documentation Audit Tools Coordination of the RUG-IV 48 Supporting Documentation File Folders Completion of the ICD-10 DX Module within the EMR System. Completion within 72 hours of admission, review with every re-admission and with every OBRA and/or PPS MDS completion. Completion and coordination of the Care Area Assessment (CAAs) completion for all Full Comprehensive OBRA Assessment Completion and Coordinator of the 4 MDS Interviews (BIMS, PHQ-9, Pain and Activity) to ensure completion and signed off within the MDS on the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) or at minimum within the Assessment Reference Period (Observation Period) Coordination of the completion of the Ancillary Departmental Assessments to provide supportive documentation/validation. These assessments must be completed on the ARD or within the Assessment Reference Observation Period Weekly Medicare Part A/Managed Care, Medicare Part B and RUG-IV 48 meeting Coordination of the Insurance/Managed Care/Medicare Replacement caseload and re-authorization for services Completion and review of the end of the month billing for Triple Check Reviewing the 24 hour report daily to monitor for any potential Significant Changes in Status and need for an new Full Comprehensive MDS Assessment and/or revisions or development of new Care Plans Monitoring of the EMR System (ADLs, Restorative Programs, and Mood/Behaviors etc.) Documentation within POC with each OBRA MDS Assessment ARD period to establish/reinforce accurate ADL coding for the Late Loss ADL’s Printing and Analysis of the Quality Measure/Quality Indicator Reports Participation in the QI/QM Meetings Quarterly Review of the HFS Roster Coordination of the HFS Audit Survey Process (Surveys are random at this time) Coordination of the MDS Focused Survey Process (Surveys are random at this time) Coordinate of data collection for the ADR Process (Additional Documentation Requests) for Medicare Part A and B as well as Managed Care. Other MDS responsibilities per the direction of the MDS Consultant Requirements Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Optional : MDS Certification - American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in a skilled nursing facility. The DON is responsible for overall nursing services, clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, staffing, and quality improvement. This leader will excel at building a positive, resident-first culture, developing clinical teams, and driving measurable quality results. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Operations Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all nursing services in accordance with state and federal regulations (CMS), facility policies, and standards of practice. Oversee resident care delivery, care planning, and documentation to ensure clinical excellence, safety, and dignity of residents. Ensure appropriate nurse staffing levels, skill mix, and scheduling to meet acuity and census needs; oversee use of agency staffing as needed. Round regularly on units; respond to clinical escalations and family concerns promptly and professionally. Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness Maintain continuous survey readiness; lead preparations, plan of correction (POC) development, and timely follow-through. Ensure compliance with Arkansas Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) and federal long-term care regulations, including F-Tags and OBRA requirements. Monitor incident/accident reporting, abuse prevention protocols, and grievance process compliance. Quality, Risk, & Clinical Programs Lead the QAPI (Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement) program, including data tracking and action plans to improve quality measures and Five-Star performance. Oversee infection prevention and control program (antibiotic stewardship, surveillance, outbreak response). Partner with therapy, dietary, social services, and medical director to optimize outcomes (e.g., rehospitalization reduction, weight loss prevention, falls management, pressure injury prevention, psychotropic stewardship, pain management). Documentation, MDS, & Care Planning Ensure accurate and timely completion of assessments, physician orders, care plans, and progress notes consistent with regulatory timelines. Collaborate with the MDS Coordinator on RAI process accuracy, case-mix and PDPM impacts, and supportive documentation. Audit charts for completeness, accuracy, and medical necessity; implement corrective actions. Talent, Culture, & Development Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and retain high-performing nursing staff; manage performance and accountability. Oversee mandatory education, competencies, and annual skills validations; ensure specialty trainings (e.g., wound care, dementia care). Foster a culture of teamwork, respect, service excellence, and resident-centered care. Clinical Partnerships & Communication Build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, hospital partners, and ancillary providers. Participate in IDT meetings, utilization review, morning meetings, and leadership huddles. Support admissions review and clinical acceptance decisions; ensure safe and timely transitions of care. Qualifications Required: Current unencumbered RN license in the State of Arkansas (or compact state eligibility with AR endorsement prior to start). Experience: 3–5+ years of nursing leadership in long-term care/skilled nursing; prior DON or ADON experience strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations (CMS), survey processes, QAPI, infection prevention, PDPM/MDS fundamentals, and clinical best practices. Proven success in team leadership, staff development, and change management. Exceptional communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills; data-driven and results-oriented. Certifications preferred: Infection Preventionist training (NHSN/CDC or equivalent), WCC/WOCN, CPR/BLS.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations in a skilled nursing facility. The DON is responsible for overall nursing services, clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, staffing, and quality improvement. This leader will excel at building a positive, resident-first culture, developing clinical teams, and driving measurable quality results. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Operations Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all nursing services in accordance with state and federal regulations (CMS), facility policies, and standards of practice. Oversee resident care delivery, care planning, and documentation to ensure clinical excellence, safety, and dignity of residents. Ensure appropriate nurse staffing levels, skill mix, and scheduling to meet acuity and census needs; oversee use of agency staffing as needed. Round regularly on units; respond to clinical escalations and family concerns promptly and professionally. Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness Maintain continuous survey readiness; lead preparations, plan of correction (POC) development, and timely follow-through. Ensure compliance with Arkansas Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) and federal long-term care regulations, including F-Tags and OBRA requirements. Monitor incident/accident reporting, abuse prevention protocols, and grievance process compliance. Quality, Risk, & Clinical Programs Lead the QAPI (Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement) program, including data tracking and action plans to improve quality measures and Five-Star performance. Oversee infection prevention and control program (antibiotic stewardship, surveillance, outbreak response). Partner with therapy, dietary, social services, and medical director to optimize outcomes (e.g., rehospitalization reduction, weight loss prevention, falls management, pressure injury prevention, psychotropic stewardship, pain management). Documentation, MDS, & Care Planning Ensure accurate and timely completion of assessments, physician orders, care plans, and progress notes consistent with regulatory timelines. Collaborate with the MDS Coordinator on RAI process accuracy, case-mix and PDPM impacts, and supportive documentation. Audit charts for completeness, accuracy, and medical necessity; implement corrective actions. Talent, Culture, & Development Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and retain high-performing nursing staff; manage performance and accountability. Oversee mandatory education, competencies, and annual skills validations; ensure specialty trainings (e.g., wound care, dementia care). Foster a culture of teamwork, respect, service excellence, and resident-centered care. Clinical Partnerships & Communication Build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, hospital partners, and ancillary providers. Participate in IDT meetings, utilization review, morning meetings, and leadership huddles. Support admissions review and clinical acceptance decisions; ensure safe and timely transitions of care. Qualifications Required: Current unencumbered RN license in the State of Arkansas (or compact state eligibility with AR endorsement prior to start). Experience: 3–5+ years of nursing leadership in long-term care/skilled nursing; prior DON or ADON experience strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations (CMS), survey processes, QAPI, infection prevention, PDPM/MDS fundamentals, and clinical best practices. Proven success in team leadership, staff development, and change management. Exceptional communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills; data-driven and results-oriented. Certifications preferred: Infection Preventionist training (NHSN/CDC or equivalent), WCC/WOCN, CPR/BLS.
MUST BE AN RN or LPN AND MDS EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED!!! The MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator/Nurse is an RN or LPN that conducts federally mandated assessments of the residents at a long-term care facility. MDS Coordinators are responsible for collecting integral data and compiling it into a thorough assessment to help determine the functional capacity with appropriate plan of care and to determine the reimbursement for all payer sources in relation to the RUG-IV 66 and RUG-IV 48 system established by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services. Essential Job Functions: The MDS Coordinator reports to the facility Administrator Completion of all OBRA, PPS and Managed Care MDS Completion of corresponding Admit MDS Tracking Forms, Death in the Facility Tracking Forms and any Discharge Assessments required per the RAI Manual Completion of all Nursing Care Plans and the coordination of the other disciplines to ensure timely initiation of their Care Plans and/or revised in conjunction with the OBRA schedule and exacerbation of the problem requiring review of the problem, goal or interventions Care Plan Conferences will be held within the first 21 days of admission and every 90 days thereafter as a minimum standard of practice Coordination of the Care Plan Conference letters for residents and families (Social Service provides the invitations to the residents and the front office sends the invitation letters to the family members) Completion of the monthly OBRA calendar by the 20th of the month Completion of the weekly OBRA, PPS and Care Plan schedule for the IDT Transmission of OBRA/PPS MDS Assessments to CMS per the Guidelines Completion and Certifications/Re-certifications when a resident is receiving Medicare Part A Benefits Coordination of the AB Notices and Medicare Cut Letters Completion of the 100 day Medicare Part A and Managed Care Log Completion of the Weekly Medicare Part A/Managed Care and RUG-IV 48 Report Completion of RUG-IV 48 supporting documentation Audit Tools Coordination of the RUG-IV 48 Supporting Documentation File Folders Completion of the ICD-10 DX Module within the EMR System. Completion within 72 hours of admission, review with every re-admission and with every OBRA and/or PPS MDS completion. Completion and coordination of the Care Area Assessment (CAAs) completion for all Full Comprehensive OBRA Assessment Completion and Coordinator of the 4 MDS Interviews (BIMS, PHQ-9, Pain and Activity) to ensure completion and signed off within the MDS on the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) or at minimum within the Assessment Reference Period (Observation Period) Coordination of the completion of the Ancillary Departmental Assessments to provide supportive documentation/validation. These assessments must be completed on the ARD or within the Assessment Reference Observation Period Weekly Medicare Part A/Managed Care, Medicare Part B and RUG-IV 48 meeting Coordination of the Insurance/Managed Care/Medicare Replacement caseload and re-authorization for services Completion and review of the end of the month billing for Triple Check Reviewing the 24 hour report daily to monitor for any potential Significant Changes in Status and need for an new Full Comprehensive MDS Assessment and/or revisions or development of new Care Plans Monitoring of the EMR System (ADLs, Restorative Programs, and Mood/Behaviors etc.) Documentation within POC with each OBRA MDS Assessment ARD period to establish/reinforce accurate ADL coding for the Late Loss ADL’s Printing and Analysis of the Quality Measure/Quality Indicator Reports Participation in the QI/QM Meetings Quarterly Review of the HFS Roster Coordination of the HFS Audit Survey Process (Surveys are random at this time) Coordination of the MDS Focused Survey Process (Surveys are random at this time) Coordinate of data collection for the ADR Process (Additional Documentation Requests) for Medicare Part A and B as well as Managed Care. Other MDS responsibilities per the direction of the MDS Consultant Requirements Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Optional : MDS Certification - American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
