Director of Nursing (DON)

Regency at Jackson; Blackman Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Regency at Jackson in Jackson, MI is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department, ensuring resident-centered care and regulatory compliance across clinical operations. The DON will drive clinical excellence, supervise nursing staff, and foster a culture of safety and staff development.

Join our team to manage supervisory duties, optimize performance, and collaborate with leadership to uphold quality care standards in a full‑time on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Progressive nursing leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or related setting.
• Experience managing supervisors in long-term care, restorative, or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledgeable in state and federal long-term care regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing care provided by RNs and LPNs and others under their supervision.
• Interviews, hires and trains employees; plans, assigns and directs work.
• Prepares performance evaluations and handles disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensures compliance with policies, laws, and timekeeping corrections.
• Oversees facility operations in the absence of higher management and uses independent judgment.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN license

Job description

Regency at Jackson
434 W North St
Jackson, MI 49202, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Nursing Admin
• Full-Time

Description

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the overall clinical operations of the nursing department. This position ensures the highest level of quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and effective leadership of nursing staff. The DON serves as a key member of the facility’s leadership team, driving clinical excellence, fostering staff development, and promoting a culture of safety and resident-centered care.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Supervises nursing care provided by registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervisory responsibilities include:
• Interviews, hires and trains employees.
• Plans, assigns and directs work.
• Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration Resident safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.
• Transfers employees among units as needed.
• Prepares performance evaluations with the understanding that such evaluations impact tenure of probationary employees and wage increases of non-probationary employees.
• Disciplines employees up to and including discharge.
• Approves the correction of errors in timecards or other timekeeping records.
• Authorizes overtime as necessary.
• Receives and resolves employee complaints.
• Determines rotation of employees within facility.
• Monitors and corrects job performance of employees.
• Adequately supervises assigned staff and assures that those staff are supervising employees assigned to them.
• Oversee facility in absence of higher-ranking management officials.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

Education and/or Experience:

• A graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Progressive nursing leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or related healthcare setting.
• Management of supervisor experience in long‑term care, restorative or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledgeable in state and federal regulations governing long‑term care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered Nurse who is currently licensed to practice by the state.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certified within 90 days of employment.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

Travel Required

No . Onsite

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