New Management!!! DON Registered Nurse Pediatric and Adult Care Setting

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Registered Nurse (RN) with Director of Nursing (DON) experience to lead our clinical team and drive quality outcomes for our residents. The ideal candidate will hold high standards, genuinely care about residents and staff, and lead from the front.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop all nursing staff including RNs, LPNs, QMAs, and CNAs
• Oversee nursing operations across all shifts and ensure consistent clinical standards facility-wide
• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state health department regulations, and facility policies
• Drive quality outcomes including reduction of falls, pressure injuries, hospitalizations, and infections
• Lead the facility's infection prevention and control program
• Oversee the MDS process, care planning, and PDPM reimbursement accuracy in collaboration with the MDS Coordinator
• Manage nursing department staffing, scheduling, and labor utilization
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain high-quality nursing staff
• Lead QAPI initiatives and present clinical data and improvement plans to administration
• Prepare for and lead the clinical response to annual state surveys and Immediate Jeopardies
• Serve as the clinical decision-maker and escalation point for complex resident care situations
• Partner with the Medical Director, attending physicians, and specialists on resident care

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice required
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of nursing leadership experience — SNF or long-term care experience strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation, survey process, and PDPM
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a large, multi-shift nursing team
• Experience managing MDS, care planning, and clinical quality metrics
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Proven track record of survey preparedness and regulatory compliance
• Current BLS/CPR certification required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401(K) with company match
• PTO
• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment
• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What We Offer

Benefits for full-time staff include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401(K) with company match
• PTO
• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment
• Supportive leadership that values your ideas