Director of Clinical Operations

Overview

Director of Clinical Operations – Lead the Future of Senior Care to cover our Midwest Nursing Homes - Chanute, Council Grove, Haysville, Hutchinson, Larned, and Sedgwick, Kansas!

Relocation assistance is available!

At Diversicare, we believe in improving every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations. We foster a culture built on trust, respect, compassion, and teamwork, where every team member plays a vital role in delivering Service Excellence. We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Director of Clinical Operations to join our leadership team and drive clinical excellence across our network of centers.

Make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and residents by leading and shaping our clinical operations.

As Director of Clinical Operations, reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer, you will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and monitoring clinical systems and standards that ensure the highest quality of care. You will be a key driver in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

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Responsibilities

What you will do:

Elevate Clinical Competency: Establish and maintain robust clinical competencies for all licensed nurses, ensuring ongoing education and development through monthly training calls with Directors of Nursing Services and Staff Development Coordinators. Develop system-driven educational topics focusing on key areas such as pressure ulcers, antipsychotic reduction, and regulatory updates.
Strengthen Clinical Systems: Develop and implement core clinical systems and guidelines, including standards for cornerstones of care such as seating and positioning, consistent assignments, and transitions of care. Establish a system for measuring adherence to these critical systems.
Enhance Quality of Life: Define standards and tools for monitoring adherence to dementia care protocols. Provide crucial support to Social Services in areas such as event management, grievance response, guardianship, and advance directives. Collaborate with Activities teams to implement innovative service approaches and ensure regulatory compliance.
Champion Infection Control: Provide expert guidance on infection control protocols, responding effectively to new regulatory requirements and assisting in the revision of company clinical standards based on industry best practices and research.
Lead with Impact: Provide clinical leadership and support to multiple skilled nursing facilities, driving consistent application of best practices and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

What you will bring:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in the Long-Term Care & Rehab industry.
Proven experience as a Director of Nursing in Long-Term Care.
Demonstrated experience managing clinical operations across multiple skilled nursing facilities.

Why Diversicare?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Excellent 401k plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
Long and Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Referral Bonuses
DiversICARE – employee hardship fund
OnShift Wallet – Pay advancement program

Join our team and experience the Diversicare Difference – a culture of impassioned service delivery where you can truly make a difference.

Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to improving lives through exceptional care.

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