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Goodwin Recruiting

Location:
United States, Mount Horeb

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Director of Nursing (DON) provides strategic, administrative, and clinical leadership for the nursing department within a senior living community. This role oversees planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and evaluating nursing services to ensure high-quality resident care aligned with regulatory standards and organizational objectives. The DON also serves as the acting facility leader in the Administrator’s absence.

Job Responsibility:

Provide strategic, administrative, and clinical leadership for the nursing department
Oversee planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and evaluating nursing services
Serve as the acting facility leader in the Administrator’s absence
Provide administrative and clinical oversight to ensure delivery of high-quality resident care
Develop, revise, and implement nursing policies and procedures
Plan, monitor, and manage the nursing department budget
Ensure appropriate resource utilization and cost-effective operations
Adjust staffing levels based on census, acuity, and staffing patterns
Review and approve timecards
Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of nursing personnel
Conduct staff performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and terminations as needed
Ensure adequate staffing to meet resident needs and regulatory standards
Partner with Staff Development to ensure training programs meet regulatory and clinical requirements
Support ongoing education and competency validation for nursing staff
Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement
Develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing department’s quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) programs
Oversee resident, family, and staff satisfaction initiatives
Monitor safety, risk management, and strategic planning activities
Develop and maintain policies and procedures supporting compliance with state/federal regulations
Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation
Prepare for and participate in surveys, audits, and inspections
Serve as the primary nursing liaison among residents/families, physicians, interdisciplinary departments, and external partners
Represent the facility professionally within the community, health system, and public forums

Requirements:

Current, active state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing
Minimum 2 years of RN Supervisor experience, including at least 1 year in long-term care
CPR certification
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, visitors, and regulatory agencies
Strong organizational, leadership, and delegation abilities

Nice to have:

Previous experience as DON or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Active participation in professional nursing organizations
Prior experience in senior living or skilled nursing leadership roles

What we offer:

Healthcare package including dental, vision, Disability, and Life
401K
Generous salary
Bonus opportunity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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