Clinical Nurse Lead

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and accountability for resident care on the assigned unit, ensuring safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing practices.
• Oversee and coordinate resident care to promote the highest possible level of physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning for all residents on the unit.
• Monitor clinical conditions and ensure timely, accurate reporting of incidents, with appropriate follow-up and communication to the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Actively participate in committees, programs, and initiatives as directed by the Director of Nursing to support quality improvement and clinical excellence.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of new policies and procedures based on identified clinical and operational needs.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing staff, fostering teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment grounded in resident-centered care.
• Participate in on-call and holiday rotation schedules as required to ensure continuous clinical support and coverage.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active, and unencumbered LPN or RN license in the state of employment.
• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience required.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience in a long-term care or subacute healthcare facility is required.
• Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to lead, mentor, and support nursing staff effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources