Director of Nursing

Australia-Employment; 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 environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Nursing for a long-term care facility in Mediapolis, IA. The role oversees nursing operations and leads the clinical team to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The position requires RN licensure and nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation, with a salary range of $80,000–$110,000 per year. On-site work with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license or ability to obtain.
• Leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Experience as Director of Nursing or comparable leadership role.
• Strong understanding of long-term care regulations, documentation, and quality standards.
• Experience leading nursing teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clinical and operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for nursing services and clinical operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nursing leadership staff.
• Ensure high-quality, individualized, compassionate resident care.
• Oversee nursing staffing, scheduling, and coverage.
• Monitor resident outcomes, care plans, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and standards.
• Oversee quality assurance, infection prevention, and safety initiatives.
• Prepare the department for regulatory surveys and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical processes and outcomes.
• Collaborate with MDS team for assessments, care planning, and reimbursement.
• Oversee hiring, orientation, and ongoing development of nursing staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain open communication with residents and families; address concerns.
• Promote teamwork and a culture of accountability and quality care.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Long-term care experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Director of Nursing

$80000 - $110000 per year | Mediapolis, IA | On-site | Permanent

Director of Nursing Needed for Long Term Care Facility

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

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.