Ascension

Director of Nursing

Ascension$99K — $135K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse licensure required
  • BLS Provider certification preferred
  • Diploma from an accredited nursing school required
  • Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required
  • Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience required

Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical excellence through person-centered program design and evaluation
  • Empower team growth with strategic hiring and mentorship
  • Align departmental objectives with ethical and regulatory standards
  • Manage budgets and staffing workflows for optimal care delivery
  • Direct internal audits and manage resident transitions for compliance

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
  • Fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
  • Support for staff with necessary tools and resources
  • Creating a dignified care environment for residents
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Racine, WI

Facility: Lakeshore at Siena

Specialty: Skilled nursing and rehabilitation

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Salary range: $99,863 - $135,109 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you'll make an impact in this 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.

What minimum requirements you'll need

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.


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.


Qualifications

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.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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