Head of Nursing-The Maples

Nursing Leadership and Resident Care

Nursing Leadership and Resident Care
Lead the 24-hour nursing care delivery system.
Oversee nursing services to ensure care is delivered safely, consistently, and in alignment with program expectations.
Work with the Clinical Director to support treatment programming, facility operations, and resident care.
Train and support nursing staff to work independently and respond appropriately to high-risk situations.
Ensure nursing staff follow policies, procedures, documentation requirements, and clinical protocols.
Coordinate with therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and other providers.
Respond to resident inquiries, incidents, grievances, and concerns as appropriate.
Support resident satisfaction, safety, experience, and quality of care.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management
Support quality assurance, compliance, and performance improvement activities.
Investigate compliance concerns, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Develop and implement corrective action plans with leadership.
Use risk management practices to identify, assess, and reduce organizational risk.
Help ensure readiness for audits, accreditation surveys, state licensing reviews, and quality improvement activities.
Stay current on applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and industry requirements.
Support policies and procedures that maintain compliance and reduce risk.

Operations and Administration

Operations and Administration
Support day-to-day nursing operations, scheduling, recordkeeping, and administrative workflows.
Maintain accurate resident records in compliance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.
Coordinate with other departments to support smooth delivery of services.
Work within budget and staffing guidelines to meet resident needs.
Support budget planning, cost management, productivity, and operational performance as assigned.
Ensure nursing staff and change agents complete required training, licensure, and documentation on time.
Support strategic growth, operational planning, and program improvement initiatives as needed.

Staff Supervision and Development

Staff Supervision and Development
Recruit, train, supervise, and support nursing staff and assigned team members.
Provide leadership that promotes a positive, supportive, and accountable work environment.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
Address staff concerns and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
Support professional development and continued competency for nursing staff.

Safety and Environment

Safety and Environment
Help ensure a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Identify and escalate facility, safety, transportation, or environmental concerns as needed.
Support a clean, safe, organized, and therapeutic environment.