Director of Nursing (DON)

Accura HealthCare

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current RN license or Nursing Compact License (NCL) required
  • Proven leadership experience in senior living or equivalent nursing role
  • Ability to set and achieve challenging goals for self and team
  • Commitment to continuous coaching and development of nursing staff
  • Capable of performing essential job functions with or without accommodations

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct the overall operation of the Nursing department
  • Ensure care delivery meets laws, regulations, and organizational standards
  • Maintain a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to health
  • Anticipate and respond to the needs of residents, staff, and community
  • Guide clinical practices and oversee training and education initiatives

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays for full-time employees
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits available
  • Education Tuition Discounts for ongoing education
  • 401(k) plan with company match available to full-time and part-time employees
  • Education Assistance through partnerships
Full Job Description
Via of Des Moines at Fleur Heights has an opportunity to welcome a dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team! We're seeking a skilled and compassionate clinical leader to lead our team of nursing professionals and continue delivering high-quality care to our residents.

Our ideal DON candidate is a registered nurse with leadership experience within senior living and/or an industry-experienced nurse who is ready to elevate their career by serving as a leader who enjoys coaching, training, and developing others. Given the nature of senior living outside of post-acute rehabilitative services, you will have extensive opportunities to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with your teammates and those we serve. If you're ready to use your clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and passion for people in a skilled nursing community dedicated to making a difference, we would love the opportunity to work with you!

JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Competitive Salary DOE, starting at $100,000
  • Rotating On-Call Schedule, every 5th weekend
  • Enjoy collaborating with a full nursing team that has expanded to meet our growing census! We have a full-time ADON, (adding a second ADON), MDS Coordinator & QA/IP nurses for a full leadership team
  • Enjoy Discretionary PTO allowing you to manage your work-life balance!


JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Nursing (DON) plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and organization standards. Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment that promotes the health and well-being of others, proactively anticipating and responding to resident, staff, and community needs. You will guide clinical matters, facilitating and/or providing oversight of training, education, and effective clinical practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Hold current Registered Nurse (RN) license with applicable state, or a Nursing Compact License (NCL)
  • Ability to set and achieve relevant and challenging goals for self and team, including continuous coaching, training, and development of a quality nursing team
  • Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation


BENEFITS:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits*
  • Flexible Spending Account*
  • Employer Paid Life & AD&D*
  • Supplemental Benefits*
  • Education Tuition Discounts
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance available through education partners

*These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.

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