Director of Nursing

Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Notre Dame Health Center, operated by Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur, seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the Nursing Department and ensure high‑quality, compassionate care for Sisters in our community.

The DON will balance regulatory compliance, staffing, and department operations while fostering a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for Sisters and staff. Occasional after‑hours or weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Ohio required.
• Minimum 3 years of long-term care experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and survey requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily Nursing Department operations.
• Hire, supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Coordinate staffing and coverage to meet residents' needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Develop policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor clinical documentation and nursing practices.
• Promote Resident Rights, dignity, privacy, and safety.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments on operations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Description

Mount Notre Dame Health Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our Nursing Department and ensure high-quality, compassionate care for the Sisters who call our community home.

We are looking for a strong clinical leader who can balance quality care, regulatory compliance, staffing, and department operations while creating a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for both Sisters and staff. The DON plays a key role in strengthening teamwork, developing employees, improving retention, and building a culture where staff feel valued and accountable.

This position requires flexibility to respond to operational and clinical needs, including occasional work outside of normal business hours, weekends, holidays, or emergency situations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Nursing Department.
• Hire, supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, communication, accountability, and staff retention.
• Coordinate staffing and coverage to ensure the Sisters' needs are consistently met.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and long-term care standards.
• Develop and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor clinical documentation, assessments, and nursing practices.
• Participate in surveys, investigations, and plans of correction.
• Promote Resident Rights, dignity, privacy, safety, and person-centered care.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and other departments on staffing, licensure, compliance, and operational needs.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, meetings, and other department operations.
• Provide clinical or administrative support when needed.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum 3 years of long-term care experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations and survey requirements.
• Demonstrated nursing leadership and staff management experience.
• Strong communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• PointClickCare experience preferred.