Director of Nursing (DON), RN

WesleyLife; Atlantic (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Wellness incentives

Educational discounts

Job summary

WesleyLife in Atlantic, IA, is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing services, ensuring compliance, and advancing a de-institutionalized, quality-focused model of care.

You will mentor staff, coordinate care across settings, manage staffing and budgets, and drive outcomes that support residents and families while maintaining high clinical standards.

Qualifications

• State of Iowa RN license required.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, and provide leadership to the nursing department.
• Coordinate care across services to ensure smooth handoffs.
• Lead staffing, budgetary compliance, and clinical quality.
• Educate and coach staff to achieve deficiency-free surveys and de-institutionalized care.

Job description

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

As our Director of Nursing, you will:

• Plan, develop, organize, and provide leadership to the services of the nursing department. Ensure all compliance pieces are being met.
• Develop, advocate, model the creation of a home for those living within our health center.
• Guides, mentors, and coaches all team members in the art of delivering high-quality clinical care within a non-institutionalized environment.
• Ensure residents and family members receive the appropriate services and levels of care at all times and coordinate care across a variety of services to ensure smooth handoffs to over-services.
• Lead and direct the nursing department to ensure process efficiency, appropriate staffing standards, team member safety, budgetary compliance, and clinical quality.
• Educate and provide coaching in implementing appropriate plans of action to achieve deficiency-free surveys and to meet or exceed survey and inspection standards while still working toward the de-institutionalized model of long-term care.

Opening Available:Full-Time, Monday-Friday, flexible schedule; On-Call Schedule: rotating schedule throughout the month

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of leadership experience
• Compassionate, dependable, and motivated to serve others
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• State of Iowa RN License

Your Health and Well-being Matter to us:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Wellness Incentives: Free wellness memberships and cash rewards for staying healthy.
• Educational Discounts: Enjoy an 18% discount at Purdue University Global.

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

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