Director of Nursing

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE medical insurance

FREE covered parking

FREE life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Generous PTO plan

Discounted associate meals

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Management Incentive Program

Job summary

Kahala Nui, Hawaii's premier senior living community in Honolulu, seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the 60-bed Skilled Nursing department at Hi'olani Care Center. You will oversee clinical programs, regulatory compliance, and staff performance to ensure patient-centered care.

The DON will partner with the interdisciplinary team to promote clinical excellence and safety, manage budgets, staffing, and development, and foster a culture of malama, accountability, and continuous

Qualifications

• Valid Hawaii RN license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Three+ years of experience in long-term care with nursing leadership.
• Understanding of CMS and state regulations.
• Infection control training or certification.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, and staff.
• Proficient with basic computer functions and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the Skilled Nursing department.
• Ensure CMS/state/local regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain department personnel.
• Monitor quality assurance, patient safety, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and workforce strategies.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and performance.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to meet objectives.
• Address clinical, personnel, and patient-care concerns.
• Promote a positive, inclusive malama culture.

Skills

Leadership

CMS knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Infection control training

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license Hawaii

Tools

Matrix360

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Legal Address - Honolulu, HI 96821Position Type: Full Time (30+ hours/week)Education Level: RN License (Hawaii)Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $135,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Monday - Fridays, Regular Business HoursJob Category: Healthcare

Kahala Nui, considered Hawaii's premier Senior Living Community 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 interdisciplinary team to promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of malama, 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 malama.

Benefits:

• FREE medical insurance and subsidized dental insurance
• FREE covered parking or FREE monthly bus pass
• FREE life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Discounted associate meals
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the Management Incentive Program

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state of Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelors 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.