Director of Nursing Services (DNS)

About the Role

The Director of Nursing plays a key leadership role in the delivery of clinical services, overseeing the nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and managing administrative and regulatory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
• Guide, inspire, and support nursing teams to achieve high standards of patient care, drive innovation, and promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Promote collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and government regulatory agencies.
• Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care through hands-on expertise, critical thinking, and clinical judgment.
• Foster teamwork to achieve excellent care for residents.
• Maintain open, honest, and effective communication with staff, residents, customers, and family to support a respectful and positive work environment.
• Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values (Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence) in interactions with residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Requirements

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Indiana.
• Minimum of three years’ clinical experience in geriatric care.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a departmental manager in the skilled nursing setting.
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Ability to work varying hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday, lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs, and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance, Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, Workforce Chaplains for workplace support, and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO, employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities (e.g., Ivy Tech and Purdue Global), financial assistance for continuing education, company-sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values (Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence) guiding interactions, employee recognition events, and monthly and annual awards.

Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary; terms and conditions apply.

About the Company

American Senior Communities has proudly served customers since 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members across 100+ communities take pride in Hoosier hospitality, which is ingrained in everything they do. As leaders in senior care, team members follow a calling to improve the lives of seniors across Indiana.