Director of Nursing

Leoforce; Mediapolis (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive, team-oriented work环境

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Director of Nursing in Mediapolis, IA. This leadership role oversees nursing operations and the clinical team, ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care and strong regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will mentor RNs/LPNs/CNAs, manage staffing and documentation, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive quality outcomes and a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• Active RN license or ability to obtain
• Leadership experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehab, or similar healthcare environment
• Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or comparable leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of long-term care regulations, clinical documentation, and quality standards
• Experience leading and developing nursing teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple clinical and operational priorities
• Commitment to resident-centered care and continuous quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for nursing services and clinical operations
• Lead and develop RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nursing leadership staff
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, individualized care
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and clinical coverage
• Monitor resident outcomes and care plans
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations
• Oversee quality assurance, infection prevention, and safety initiatives
• Prepare the nursing department for regulatory surveys and audits
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical processes and resident outcomes
• Collaborate with MDS team for assessments, documentation, and reimbursement
• Oversee hiring, orientation, training, and performance management of staff
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, social services, and admin
• Maintain open communication with residents and families
• Monitor policies/procedures and ensure consistent implementation
• Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and quality care

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Clinical operations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resident-centered care

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Details

The Director of Nursing will oversee all nursing operations and provide leadership to the clinical team while ensuring resident care meets established clinical, regulatory, and quality standards. This individual will work closely with facility leadership and the interdisciplinary team to support positive resident outcomes and a strong culture of accountability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for nursing services and clinical operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nursing leadership staff
• Ensure residents receive high-quality, individualized, and compassionate care
• Oversee nursing staffing, scheduling, and appropriate clinical coverage
• Monitor resident outcomes, changes in condition, care plans, and clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations and standards
• Oversee quality assurance, performance improvement, infection prevention, and resident safety initiatives
• Participate in and prepare the nursing department for regulatory surveys and audits
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical processes, quality measures, and resident outcomes
• Partner with the MDS team to support accurate assessments, documentation, care planning, and reimbursement processes
• Oversee the hiring, orientation, training, performance management, and ongoing development of nursing staff
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapy, social services, administration, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain open communication with residents and families and assist with addressing clinical concerns
• Monitor nursing policies and procedures and ensure consistent implementation throughout the department
• Promote a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, resident safety, and quality care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain
• Previous nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or a similar healthcare environment
• Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or comparable leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of long-term care regulations, clinical documentation, and quality standards
• Experience leading and developing nursing teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clinical and operational priorities
• Commitment to resident-centered care and continuous quality improvement

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role within an organization committed to providing exceptional care while building and supporting a strong clinical team.

A bit about us

We are a premier provider of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services, dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to every individual we serve. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to create individualized care plans focused on each resident’s health, well-being, and quality of life.

Our services include post-hospital rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and specialized clinical programs, including neurological and stroke care, post-cardiac care, orthopedic care, pulmonary care, and wound care. With a strong focus on clinical excellence and personal attention, we strive to create a welcoming environment where residents feel supported throughout every stage of their care and recovery.

Why join us

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

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