Director of Nursing

Health Dimensions Group; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Nursing in Hudson, Wisconsin. The role involves overseeing nursing operations across multiple service areas, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering teamwork, and managing departmental resources. Ideal candidates will have a strong nursing background with leadership experience, holding an RN license and BLS certification. Join a mission-driven team committed to providing quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in Wisconsin.
• BLS certification required.
• At least 5 years in long-term care or geriatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24-hour nursing care ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide direct supervision to nursing staff and evaluate performance.
• Lead quality assurance programs and ensure infection control.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision-Making

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Wisconsin

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Director of Nursing (DON)!

Are you a seasoned nurse leader passionate about quality care, regulatory excellence, and team development? HDG’s client in Hudson, Wisconsin is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department across multiple service areas—including skilled nursing, assisted living, and emergency response. If you're ready to bring strong leadership, strategic insight, and clinical excellence to a mission-driven team, we want YOU on our team!

*This is a Search for one of HDGs Clients*

What You’ll Do (AKA: Your Superpowers ️️ )

Lead Nursing Operations & Strategy:

• Oversee 24-hour nursing care, ensuring alignment with all state and federal regulations.
• Develop and revise policies, procedures, and departmental objectives for optimal care delivery.

Supervise & Support a Multi-Level Nursing Team:

• Provide direct supervision to nurses, CNAs, administrative support staff, and department leaders.
• Complete and oversee all performance evaluations, training programs, staffing plans, and disciplinary actions.
• Develop and update job descriptions, performance standards, and professional expectations for nursing personnel.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Quality Standards:

• Monitor and guide the development of MDS documentation and care plans per federal and state guidelines.
• Lead the Infection Control program, behavior care planning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in and support quality assurance and leadership committees.

Foster Team Collaboration & Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between nursing, administration, and ancillary departments to promote coordinated care and planning.
• Interpret resident care needs and collaborate on long-range program development.
• Respond to and investigate resident complaints, incidents, and staffing concerns in partnership with HR.

Oversee Financial & Operational Efficiency:

• Manage departmental budgeting, staffing levels, and resource utilization to support quality and sustainability.
• Evaluate products, services, and procedures to promote resident and staff safety.

What You Bring to the Table (Besides Your Clinical Leadership Skills )

Education & Licensure:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in the state of Wisconsin.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience & Expertise:

• At least 5 years of experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or DON-level leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid standards strongly preferred.

Skills & Traits:

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities in emergency, compliance, and clinical settings.
• Ability to promote resident dignity, ethical care, and a collaborative team environment.

Commitment & Flexibility:

• Must be available for on-call responsibilities one day per week and every 4th weekend.
• Willing to assume Administrator or Clinical Manager duties when needed.

Health Dimensions Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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