Director of Nursing

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations for residents in a Michigan SNF setting. The DON ensures regulatory compliance, develops policies, and oversees staffing, quality assurance, and infection control programs.

Strong leadership and clinical decision-making are essential to drive high-quality resident care. The role requires RN licensure in Michigan, prior supervisory experience in long-term care, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing school and RN license in Michigan.
• Supervisory experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Advanced training or certification in nursing leadership or management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing department operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling to meet resident needs and acuity levels.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ADONs, Nursing Supervisors, Charge Nurses, and CNAs.
• Participate in admission screenings, resident assessments, and care conferences.
• Lead infection control, quality assurance, and nursing education initiatives.
• Support survey readiness and corrective action planning.
• Monitor nursing documentation and clinical record accuracy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing practices and SNF regulations.
• Leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

RN license in Michigan

Nursing degree from accredited school

Job description

The Director of Nursing (DON) oversees nursing operations to ensure residents achieve their highest practicable well-being in compliance with professional standards, state, and federal regulations. This role establishes nursing policies, ensures adequate staffing, promotes quality assurance, and leads infection control and education programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee nursing department operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling to meet resident needs and acuity levels.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ADONs, Nursing Supervisors, Charge Nurses, and CNAs.
• Participate in admission screenings, resident assessments, and care conferences.
• Lead infection control, quality assurance, and nursing education initiatives.
• Support survey readiness and corrective action planning.
• Monitor nursing documentation and clinical record accuracy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing practices and SNF regulations.
• Leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.

Required:

• Graduate of accredited nursing school; current RN license in Michigan.
• Supervisory experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility.

Preferred:

• Advanced training or certification in nursing leadership or management.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and responding to emergencies.
• Ability to lift 80--300 lbs with assistance/equipment.

Personal Attributes:

• Leadership and accountability
• Integrity and ethics
• Adaptability and resilience
• Resident-focused care approach

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