5-Star DON: RN Nursing Leadership for Skilled Care

Morganfield Nursing; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morganfield Nursing & Rehabilitation in Morganfield, Kentucky is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and elevate resident care. This 5-star facility offers a hands-on leadership role focused on clinical excellence and team development in a 60-bed setting.

The DON will ensure high standards of care, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with administration to sustain quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• Proven leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
• Hands-on leader who motivates teams and promotes a positive culture.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to all nursing services.
• Ensure high standards of resident care, safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and readiness for state surveys.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff, promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Oversee care planning, clinical documentation, infection prevention, and QA initiatives.
• Collaborate with Administrator and inter-disciplinary teams to improve satisfaction and performance.
• Support staffing effectiveness, employee engagement, and retention.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

RN license (Kentucky)

Job description

Morganfield Nursing & Rehabilitation in Morganfield, Kentucky is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and elevate resident care. This 5-star facility offers a hands-on leadership role focused on clinical excellence and team development in a 60-bed setting.

The DON will ensure high standards of care, regulatory readiness, and collaboration with administration to sustain quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.