Director of Nursing DON

RAM Recruiting; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

The Pavilion at Kenton in Covington, KY is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team. This full-time role requires prior DON experience and RN licensure, with a focus on regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care within a historic, home-like setting.

Join a close-knit interdisciplinary team and enjoy competitive pay, health/dental/vision coverage, PTO, a 401(k) plan, holiday pay, life insurance, and career growth opportunities in a supportive work

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Prior DON experience required.
• Experience in SNF/LTC settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursing operations and clinical care.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise nursing staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on resident care planning.
• Manage nursing schedules, staffing, and quality assurance.

Education

Active RN license

Prior DON experience

SNF/LTC experience

Job description

The Pavilion at Kenton, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in historic Covington, KY, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team. Located on the former St. Elizabeth Hospital campus, The Pavilion is known for its gracious, home-like environment, historic chapel, healing garden, and dedicated interdisciplinary care team. The Director of Nursing (DON) will oversee all clinical operations in our close-knit community. Prior Director of Nursing (DON) experience is needed, and prior nursing home experience is required.

Director of Nursing (DON) Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Director of Nursing (DON) Duties

• Oversee day-to-day nursing operations and clinical care
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the nursing staff
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on resident care planning
• Manage nursing schedules, staffing, and quality assurance

Director of Nursing (DON) Compensation and Schedule

• Full-time
• Location: Covington, KY 41014

Director of Nursing (DON) Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Prior Director of Nursing (DON) experience required
• Must have experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) / long-term care (LTC) setting