Director of Nursing (DON)

Glenwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy; Glenpool (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Education Funds

Nurse Aide Training

Career Ladders

Clinical Hours for Students

CPR Certification

ESOP

Job summary

Glenwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy is seeking an experienced DON to lead all nursing operations in a post-acute and long-term care environment. The role emphasizes quality care, regulatory compliance, and building a high-performing team.

The DON will drive clinical operations, ensure policy adherence, and foster continuous staff development to enhance residents’ quality of life and safety. This is a full-time leadership position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma RN license.
• 2+ years of experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Previous experience as a Supervisor/ADON/DON in long-term care.
• Up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Promote open communication with residents and families for satisfaction and improvement.
• Plan and organize care systems, policies, staffing, and staff development within budget constraints.
• Encourage and motivate staff to improve resident care and quality of life; recognize and train high performers.
• Assess new or acutely ill residents to determine needs for medical or nursing interventions.
• Monitor and enforce safety and security procedures for residents and staff.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Quality Care

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Development

Communication

Education

Oklahoma RN License

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead all nursing operations within our post-acute and long-term care facility.

We’re looking for a proven nurse leader with experience in overseeing clinical operations, combined with a strong focus on quality care, regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities and Purpose

• Promote constructive and open communication to allow the resident and/or family to express opinions regarding continual improvement and satisfaction.
• Plan and organize systems of care, objectives, policies, procedures, staffing patterns and staff development based on the needs of the residents within the framework of the established budget.
• Encourage, teach and motivate staff to perform resident care in ways designed to promote and increase the resident’s overall quality of life. Recognize talented staff and suggest training and/or career development opportunities.
• Assess new and acutely ill residents and determine the need for medical care, hospitalization or specialty nursing care interventions.
• Monitor and enforce systems and procedures designed to provide security and safety for residents and staff.

Required Experience and Education

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• 2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment.
• Previous experience as a Supervisor/ADON/DON in long-term care.
• Up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Funds and Scholarships
• Nurse Aide Training and Certification
• Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
• Clinical Hours For College Students
• CPR and IV Certifications
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership

We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:

• We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
• We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
• We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
• More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.

Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Our Team

At Glenwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy we've created a warm, home-like environment where comfort and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our staff strives to elevate our residents’ quality of care by providing activities and services that keep them moving and laughing. Our goal is to enhance both the quality of life of our residents and of our amazing staff!

We love bringing residents and staff together through engaging events and social gatherings. To showcase our commitment to creating a lighthearted and enjoyable environment, we host concerts, play bingo, gather for ice cream, participate in Bible studies, and share in a variety of social events!

Glenwood is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.