Director of Nursing

Leadingage, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahala Nui in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks an experienced Director of Nursing to provide strategic and operational leadership for the 60-bed Hi'olani Care Center's Skilled Nursing department. The DON will oversee clinical programs, regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, staffing, and professional development.

The role requires Hawaii RN license, a Bachelor’s in Nursing, and at least 3 years in long-term care with progressive nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Holds Hawaii RN license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 3 years in long-term care with progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations (CMS, state, local).
• Infection control training or certification is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Proficient with basic computer functions and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the Skilled Nursing department.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and policies.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain department staff.
• Monitor quality assurance, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop staffing plans and workforce strategies to meet patient care needs.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and performance.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to achieve objectives.
• Investigate and resolve clinical, personnel, and patient-care concerns.
• Promote a culture of mlama, accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Quality improvement

Healthcare operations

Infection control

CMS knowledge

Computer literacy

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Matrix360 familiarity

Office software

Job description

Kahala Nui, a vibrant Senior Living Community located in Honolulu, Hawaii is looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (DON). The DON is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the 60-bed (20 certified/40 non-certified) Skilled Nursing department of the Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui. The DON ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, provides strategic and operational oversight of nursing staff, clinical programs, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, staffing, and associate development. The DON collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of mlama (to care for), accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the Skilled Nursing department.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain department's personnel.
• Monitor quality assurance, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and workforce strategies to meet patient care needs.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, the IDT, and other associates to achieve organizational objectives.
• Investigate and resolve clinical, personnel, and patient care concerns.
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture of mlama.

• Valid state of Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience in in long term care.
• Progressive nursing leadership experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare, CMS, and state regulations.
• Course training or certification in infection control.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to communicate with residents, families, and associates.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Strong proficiency with basic computer functions, including email, web browsers, standard office applications, and electronic health records systems to document resident care and clinical workflows per regulation. Familiarity with Matrix360 a plus.