Director of Nursing - Willowcrest

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The Director of Nursing leads, supports, and empowers a diverse team of nursing professionals and auxiliary staff to consistently deliver high-quality, compassionate, and compliant care to a wide range of patients-from adolescents to the frail elderly.

• Plan, organize, and direct all nursing service activities to ensure the highest standards of care for residents.

• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans in partnership with patients and their designated care partners.

• Evaluate and improve nursing care practices to ensure optimal quality and efficient utilization of resources.

• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and facility policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Provide leadership and professional development to nursing staff through structured in-service education and training.

• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, residents, families, and other healthcare professionals.

• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the dignity, rights, and well-being of all residents.

• Participate in strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with other members of the leadership team.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State Board of Nursing.

• Minimum of 5 years of full-time or equivalent clinical nursing experience.

• At least 2 years of nursing supervision experience in a Long Term Care setting.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

• Certification in Gerontological Nursing or Nursing Administration.

• Experience in leading clinical teams through regulatory surveys and audits.

At Jefferson Health, we are committed to delivering compassionate, innovative, and personalized care across every stage of life. We foster a team culture rooted in respect, growth, and collaboration-where your leadership and passion will directly impact the lives of those we serve. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, inspire excellence, and make a lasting difference.

If you are a visionary nurse leader driven by compassion, clinical excellence, and a deep respect for the dignity of every individual, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding leadership opportunity.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.