Director of Operations - RN
Topeka, Kansas
Posted Sep 5
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 5-10 years
- Patients
- Deep knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy relevant to elderly or chronic care populations.
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Pay
About this role
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations - RN to lead and oversee the clinical and operational functions within our long-term care, assisted living, and home health facilities. This pivotal role requires a passionate nursing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. As a key member of our management team, you will drive quality improvement initiatives, supervise multidisciplinary teams, and uphold the highest standards of resident rights and safety.
Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a compassionate, efficient, and compliant care environment that promotes dignity and well-being for all residents.
Responsibilities
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- Provide strategic leadership for nursing operations across multiple care settings including assisted living, nursing homes, home health, hospice, and memory care facilities.
- Oversee clinical staff management, including nurse management, supervising licensed nurses, and supporting staff development through coaching and training.
- Ensure compliance with long-term care regulations, Medicare requirements, HIPAA privacy rules, and other federal/state regulatory standards.
- Develop, review, and implement care plans tailored to residents’ needs while ensuring adherence to resident’s rights and quality standards.
- Manage documentation review processes including medical records, medical terminology accuracy, MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments, and clinical documentation in EMR/EHR systems.
- Monitor shift management to optimize staffing levels for patient care delivery while maintaining budgetary efficiency.
- Lead efforts in regulatory audits, quality assurance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives to elevate care standards.
- Facilitate effective communication between clinical teams, administration, residents’ families, and external agencies to ensure seamless operations.
Skills
- Extensive experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, home health agencies or hospice care with a strong understanding of long-term care regulations.
- Proven leadership skills with supervising experience in nursing administration or healthcare management roles.
- Deep knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy relevant to elderly or chronic care populations.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems for documentation review and medical records management.
- Strong understanding of resident’s rights policies and compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple teams effectively across shifts while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Familiarity with Medicare regulations, MDS assessments, and documentation requirements for reimbursement purposes.
Join us as a vital leader committed to delivering compassionate resident-centered care! Your expertise will help shape an environment where residents feel respected and cared for while ensuring operational excellence through strategic oversight and dedicated team supervision. We value your leadership in fostering a positive culture that emphasizes compliance, innovation, and exceptional service delivery—all within a supportive work environment designed for your professional growth.
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- RN
- Patient treatment planning
- Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Record keeping
- Care plan evaluation
- Nursing
- Staff supervision
- Anatomy knowledge
- Strategic management
Place
- City
- Topeka, Kansas
- Median rent
- $979/mo
- Local household income
- $56,956/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Topeka area index 88.8, where 100 is the national average.
Topeka, Kansas' capital city, sits along the Kansas River and blends state-government energy with Midwestern small-city ease. The downtown area features the striking Kansas State Capitol dome and local museums, while surrounding neighborhoods offer affordable residential living. It's a practical, low-key base for nurses who prefer a quieter pace with easy access to outdoor recreation and Kansas City's metro amenities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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