Director Of Nursing

CareCore Health; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

CareCore Health in Mentor, Ohio is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee clinical operations and lead the nursing department with a focus on resident care quality and regulatory compliance. The DON will manage staffing, mentor nursing teams, ensure CMS survey readiness, and partner with facility leadership to advance staff development, resident satisfaction, and operational goals.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and a deep understanding of long-term

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Ohio RN license required.
• Previous nursing management experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• DON or ADON experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, clinical standards, and survey processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop nursing teams.
• PointClickCare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily nursing department operations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and accountability to nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee staffing levels, nursing schedules, and departmental performance.
• Maintain survey readiness and assist with regulatory inspections.
• Partner with facility leadership to support resident satisfaction, employee retention, and operational goals.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Quality improvement

CMS regulations knowledge

Mentoring teams

PointClickCare experience

Education

Ohio RN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

A skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Mentor, Ohio is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee clinical operations and provide leadership to our nursing department.

We are looking for a knowledgeable, motivated nursing professional who can effectively manage daily operations, support staff development, and maintain a strong focus on quality resident care. This position requires someone who is confident in their leadership abilities, understands the challenges of long-term care, and can work collaboratively with facility leadership to achieve positive outcomes.

Position Overview:

The Director of Nursing will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the nursing department, including clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, staffing, employee development, and quality improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee daily nursing department operations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and accountability to nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee staffing levels, nursing schedules, and departmental performance.
• Maintain survey readiness and assist with regulatory inspections.
• Partner with facility leadership to support resident satisfaction, employee retention, and operational goals.

Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted Ohio RN license required.
• Previous nursing management experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• DON or ADON experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, clinical standards, and survey processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, mentor, and develop nursing teams.
• PointClickCare experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Life and Supplemental Insurance Options