Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 70 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

About the Position

The Director of Clinical Services oversees and supports all clinical functions across each level of living at Goodwin House Alexandria. This includes leading and empowering the nursing team members to achieve their potential through coaching and collaboration to provide the highest quality of holistic, person-centered clinical care. The Director of Clinical Services also assures regulatory compliance, quality improvement, infection control, and fiscal excellence.

Primary Duties

• Oversees clinical services in residential living, assisted living, the Small Houses/Health Care Center, and the Clinic.
• Acts as Clinical Director for GHA laboratory services as indicated on CLIA waiver.
• Reviews all medical information for pre-admission interviews to expedite decision making related to potential medical questions.
• Oversees an effective infection control program in conjunction with the Infection Preventionist including training and education on Covid-19 responsibilities and other infection control matters. Also interfaces with local Health Department and contracted laboratories.
• Oversees management of vaccination programs across all levels of living (e.g., Influenza, Covid-19, RSV, etc.)
• Reviews and approves Health Care lab work, pharmacy invoices for payment.
• Sends Clinic medication administration charges and UAI Assessment billing to the billing department.
• Serves as clinical liaison with area nursing schools, colleges, and universities to support nursing practicum requirements. Coordinates assigning residents and enhancing experiences and benefits to residents and students.
• Fully understands and upholds Small House standards and philosophy of Creating Home Guiding Principles
• Reviews and assures team member compliance through in-service requirements and programs for self-development.
• Reviews all medical information related to admissions to ensure care needs can be met and plan for a smooth transition.
• Creates and reviews key reports from the Electronic Health Records system.
• Assures clinical paperwork is up to date for surveys.

Leadership

• Leads a positive work environment to foster teaming, collaboration, and success.
• Monitors surveys (e.g., Holloran, WeCare Connect, Energage) and incorporates feedback to improve the department, processes, and quality of care.
• Provides information and tools to assist stakeholders in the decision-making process.
• Places decision making in the hands of stakeholders
• Accepts stakeholder decisions (except if potentially harmful to residents or the organization).
• Leads the clinical team in the creation and successful management of a budget.

Staffing

• Reviews résumés, interviews candidates, and makes hiring decisions to maintain required staffing levels.
• Mentors and facilitates individual growth and development across the clinical team through ongoing feedback and timely performance reviews.
• Addresses performance and behavioral issues effectively and efficiently partnering with HR as needed.
• Ensures adherence to expectations and work rules to foster a positive, safe, respectful work environment for all.
• Provides education, training and mentoring to team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program required. Master of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact state required.
• Previous gerontological nursing leadership required.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Working knowledge of state and federal nursing home regulations required.
• Must have prior experience leading large clinical teams.
• Knowledge of MDS and nursing systems required.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.