Director of Nursing →

Optalis Healthcare; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing operations and ensure residents achieve their highest practicable well-being in line with state and federal standards.

The DON will lead nursing policy development, ensure adequate staffing, promote quality assurance, and drive infection control and education programs across the facility.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Michigan required.
• Supervisory experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Graduate of accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing department operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and update nursing policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling to meet resident needs.
• Provide leadership to ADONs, Nursing Supervisors, Charge Nurses and CNAs.
• Participate in admission screenings, resident assessments and care conferences.
• Lead infection control, quality assurance and nursing education initiatives.
• Support survey readiness and corrective action planning.
• Monitor nursing documentation and clinical record accuracy.
• Apply geriatric nursing knowledge and SNF regulations.
• Demonstrate leadership, mentoring and team-building abilities.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Infection control

Education

RN license (Michigan)

Job description

Work Location

Sterling Heights

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing (DON) oversees nursing operations to ensure residents achieve their highest practicable well-being in compliance with professional standards, state, and federal regulations. This role establishes nursing policies, ensures adequate staffing, promotes quality assurance, and leads infection control and education programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee nursing department operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling to meet resident needs and acuity levels.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ADONs, Nursing Supervisors, Charge Nurses, and CNAs.
• Participate in admission screenings, resident assessments, and care conferences.
• Lead infection control, quality assurance, and nursing education initiatives.
• Support survey readiness and corrective action planning.
• Monitor nursing documentation and clinical record accuracy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing practices and SNF regulations.
• Leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.

Required:

• Graduate of accredited nursing school; current RN license in Michigan.
• Supervisory experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility.

Preferred:

• Advanced training or certification in nursing leadership or management.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and responding to emergencies.
• Ability to lift 80--300 lbs with assistance/equipment.

Personal Attributes:

• Leadership and accountability
• Integrity and ethics
• Adaptability and resilience
• Resident-focused care approach

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