Director of Nursing - Cooney

(Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation) BSCH Helena, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leadership compensation

Executive-level impact and visibility

Supportive administrative team

Mentor future leaders

Culture of excellence in resident care

Job summary

Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing services and drive excellence in post-acute and long-term care. The role emphasizes accountability, resident satisfaction, and team development, with an opportunity to shape future care and mentor leaders.

The DON will oversee nursing operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident experiences.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Previous nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Strong regulatory and survey knowledge.
• Proven ability to improve clinical outcomes and staff engagement.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of all nursing operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop nursing management and frontline staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident experiences.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and staff.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Quality improvement

Compassionate care

Job description

DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON)

Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 annually.

Lead the Standard. Elevate Clinical Excellence. Transform Lives. Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing to lead our nursing services operation and drive a culture centered on clinical excellence, accountability, resident satisfaction, and team development. This is more than a Director of Nursing position. It is an opportunity to shape the future of resident care, mentor the next generation of nursing leaders, and make a lasting impact within a respected post-acute and long-term care community. We are looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces operational excellence, and understands that outstanding resident outcomes begin with engaged and well-supported caregivers.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic oversight of all nursing operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop nursing management and frontline staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident experiences.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and staff.

What We're Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Strong regulatory and survey knowledge.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to improve clinical outcomes and staff engagement.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care.

Why Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation?

• Competitive leadership compensation.
• Executive-level impact and visibility.
• Supportive administrative team.
• Opportunities to mentor and develop future leaders.
• A culture dedicated to excellence in resident care.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and create meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.

In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.