Director of Nursing

South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Centers, a 100% employee-owned organization, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department, inspire clinical excellence, and ensure compassionate, high-quality care in a compliant environment.

You will oversee discharge planning, clinical documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to drive resident outcomes and operational success. This role requires strong leadership, RN licensure, CPR, and LTC management experience. BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN state license.
• BSN preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• 5+ years of long-term care nursing experience.
• 3+ years of nursing leadership or management experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, dependable, and solution-oriented leadership style.
• Excellent attendance and professional reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the nursing department.
• Plan, develop, implement, and maintain nursing services in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Oversee resident discharge planning and coordination of care transitions.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant nursing documentation and charting.
• Monitor quality of care and promote best clinical practices.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and inspections conducted by regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership to support resident care and operational success.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers, a 100% employee-owned organization, empowers leadership to make a lasting impact.

As the Director of Nursing (DON), you will inspire clinical excellence, support nursing teams, and ensure residents receive compassionate, high-quality care in a compliant and well-organized environment.

Be a beacon of care – to residents, families, and your team members.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and management of the nursing department
• Plan, develop, implement, and maintain nursing services in accordance with policies and regulations
• Oversee resident discharge planning and coordination of care transitions
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant nursing documentation and charting
• Monitor quality of care and promote best clinical practices
• Participate in surveys, audits, and inspections conducted by regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership to support resident care and operational success

What You Bring

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) state license; BSN preferred
• Current CPR Certification
• 5+ years of long-term care nursing experience
• 3+ years of nursing leadership or management experience in long-term care preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, dependable, and solution-oriented leadership style
• Excellent attendance and professional reliability

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement to support continued professional growth
• Cell Phone Discounts

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers offers a leadership opportunity where your expertise and passion truly make a difference.

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