Director of Nursing (DON)

People Powered; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Telemedicine

Group Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

People Powered seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) in Evansville, IN to lead our clinical team in a long-term care setting. The DON will oversee resident care quality, manage nursing staff, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include directing clinical operations, mentoring RNs/LPNs/CNAs, monitoring outcomes, and coordinating with leadership while maintaining resident-centered care and compliance with evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana RN license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in a long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations and ensure high standards of resident care.
• Lead the nursing team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) and mentor staff.
• Monitor resident outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and facility leadership.
• Develop staffing plans, training programs, and performance evaluations.
• Serve as a role model for compassionate, resident-centered care.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON)
Location: Evansville, IN and Surrounding Areas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000-$115,000 annually

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team in the Evansville, IN market. As DON, you will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing high-quality nursing care, managing nursing staff, and ensuring full regulatory compliance within a long-term care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical operations and ensure the highest standards of resident care

• Lead, mentor, and manage the nursing team, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs

• Monitor resident outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations

• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and facility leadership

• Develop and manage staffing plans, training programs, and performance evaluations

• Serve as a role model for compassionate, ethical, and resident-centered care

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana required

• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a long-term care setting
  (DON or ADON experience strongly preferred)

• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations governing long-term care facilities

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Telemedicine Program

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and applicable state sick leave)

• Commuter Benefits

• DailyPay - Access earned wages as they accrue

Education Assistance Program

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition*

• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a non-federal nursing student loan*

Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are subject to applicable state laws, job classification, and length of service.

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