Director of Nursing →

Optalis Healthcare; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations, ensure residents receive high‑quality, compliant care, and uphold professional standards.

You will establish policies, oversee staffing and scheduling, mentor ADONs, Nursing Supervisors, and CNAs, and lead infection control, quality assurance, and education initiatives while advancing survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing school; current 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

Regulatory compliance

Staffing management

Quality assurance

Infection control

Nursing education

Mentoring

Communication

Education

RN license (Michigan)

Accredited nursing program graduate

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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