Director of Nursing (DON)

Pilgrim Manor

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
  • Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in long-term care
  • Preferred experience as DON or ADON
  • Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
  • Proficient in managing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all clinical operations and nursing care standards
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the nursing team including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
  • Monitor resident outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards at all levels
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and facility leadership
  • Develop and manage staffing plans and training programs
  • Serve as a role model for ethical and resident-centered care

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Telemedicine Program
  • Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off including vacation and sick leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • DailyPay - Access wages as they accrue
  • Education Assistance Program up to $5,250 per year for tuition
  • Loan repayment assistance up to $2,625 per year
Full Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON)
Pilgrim Manor | Plymouth, IN
Employment Type: Full-Time

Pilgrim Manor is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team at our long-term care facility in Plymouth, Indiana. As DON, you will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing high-quality nursing care, managing nursing staff, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee all clinical operations and ensure the highest standards of resident care
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the nursing team, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
  • Monitor resident outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and facility leadership
  • Develop and manage staffing plans, training programs, and performance evaluations
  • Serve as a role model for compassionate, ethical, and resident-centered care
Requirements
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana (required)
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a long-term care setting
    (DON or ADON experience strongly preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations governing long-term care facilities
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which may include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Telemedicine Program
  • Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and applicable state sick leave)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • DailyPay - Access earned wages as they accrue
Education Assistance Program
  • Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition*
  • Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan*

*Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are subject to applicable state laws, job classification, and length of service.

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