Director of Nursing
About the role
Lead clinical excellence by designing and evaluating person-centered programs that ensure every resident receives dignified, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs.
Empower and grow your team through strategic hiring and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development that keeps our caregivers inspired.
Drive strategic goal-setting by aligning departmental objectives with ethical and regulatory standards, ensuring our facility remains a benchmark for safety and integrity.
Manage vital resources by overseeing budgets and staffing workflows, ensuring your team has the tools and support they need to provide uninterrupted, premium care.
Champion regulatory integrity by directing internal audits and managing resident transitions (admissions and discharges) to guarantee full compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead clinical excellence by designing and evaluating person-centered programs that ensure every resident receives dignified, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs.
- Empower and grow your team through strategic hiring and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development that keeps our caregivers inspired.
- Drive strategic goal-setting by aligning departmental objectives with ethical and regulatory standards, ensuring our facility remains a benchmark for safety and integrity.
- Manage vital resources by overseeing budgets and staffing workflows, ensuring your team has the tools and support they need to provide uninterrupted, premium care.
- Champion regulatory integrity by directing internal audits and managing resident transitions (admissions and discharges) to guarantee full compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.
Requirements
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. BLS Provider preferred.
- Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
- Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility is a preference.
Skills
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.
Pay
Salary range: $99,863 - $135,109 per year
Schedule
Schedule: Days | Full-time