Director of Nursing

TEEMA Group; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Relocation bonus available

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a visionary Director of Nursing for a senior care setting. Lead clinical operations, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion resident-centered care. You will uphold safety, dignity, and quality of life while guiding EMR workflows and coordinating with families and medical staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years RN leadership, a Bachelor’s in Nursing, and CPR/BLS. A full-time role with sign-on and relocation support is offered to attract top talent.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active, unencumbered RN license for the state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing assessment and care plans for residents on admission and ongoing.
• Recruit, train, mentor nursing staff and drive engagement and performance.
• Lead state and federal surveys, QA/CQI initiatives, and POC strategies.
• Ensure safe, vibrant environment upholding resident rights and choices.
• Prepare and manage annual nursing budget; optimize staffing.
• Lead EMR monitoring, auditing, and training for documentation.
• Coordinate with families and physicians on resident condition changes.
• Oversee antibiotic stewardship and medication safety; enforce protocols.
• Other duties assigned by leadership.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

English communication

RN professional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Are you an inspirational nursing leader ready to make a profound impact on the lives of seniors? We are seeking a visionary and compassionate Director of Nursing to champion clinical excellence and lead our dedicated care team. In this vital leadership role, you will foster a supportive, resident-centered environment that prioritizes safety, dignity, and quality of life. By guiding everyday clinical operations, mentoring nursing staff, and ensuring top-tier regulatory compliance, you will serve as the heartbeat of our skilled nursing community. If you are a dedicated RN looking to elevate your career in a positive, empowering, and highly rewarding environment, we want you to lead our team!

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Care Management: Oversee the comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents upon admission and on an ongoing basis. Ensure personalized care plans are meticulously formulated, updated, and adjusted for maximum effectiveness.

Team Empowerment & Supervision: Recruit, hire, train, and mentor nursing staff. Foster an environment of high employee engagement by directing work, appraising performance, rewarding excellence, and handling resolutions with a supportive approach.

Regulatory & Quality Excellence: Lead the facility through state and federal survey processes, spearhead QA/CQI initiatives, and implement plan of correction (POC) strategies with integrity.

Advocacy & Resident Rights: Ensure a safe, vibrant, and abuse-free environment where residents are offered choices in their care. Promptly report and address any concerns regarding resident rights.

Financial & Resource Stewardship: Formulate and manage the annual nursing budget while optimizing staff scheduling systems to maintain a high-quality, safe work environment.

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Management: Lead the monitoring, auditing, and training for the community's EMR system to ensure seamless reporting and documentation.

Collaborative Communication: Promote strong, cooperative working relationships across all departments. Act as a primary liaison to update families and notify physicians of any resident condition changes dynamically.

Clinical Integrity: Oversee antibiotic stewardship plans, ensure adherence to medication safety, and ensure all facility protocols—including restraint or seclusion policies—strictly conform to guidelines.

Other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s degree.

Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of practice.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification.

Communication & Tech Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to lead EMR workflows and computer applications.

Physical & Mental Resilience: Ability to move, position self to assist residents, communicate effectively, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

Specialized Experience: Prior experience as a Director of Nursing within a Long Term Care (LTC) or skilled nursing setting is highly preferred.

Leadership Background: Demonstrated supervisory experience with a proven track record of successful team building and survey management.

Location and Work Type

Work Type: Full-Time

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Sign-on Bonus ($5,000 paid at 6 months, $5,000 paid at 12 months)

Relocation Support: Relocation bonus is available and will be determined at the time of offer if needed.