Director of Nursing ( DON ) - RN

Fayetteville Health & Rehabilitation Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical & Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with Match

Leadership development

Job summary

Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an experienced RN leader to step in as Director of Nursing. The DON will provide clinical leadership, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with the Administrator to achieve excellent resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure, 5+ years in long-term care, and previous DON or Assistant DON experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality care and a workplace nurses want to stay in.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a long-term care setting.
• Previous experience as a DON or Assistant DON preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing nursing homes.
• Passion for providing quality care and improving resident outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the facility.
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care through effective clinical management.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Monitor staffing levels and ensure appropriate clinical coverage.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, CMS, and company regulations.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Oversee infection prevention and control programs.
• Participate in survey readiness and coordinate Plans of Correction as needed.
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.
• Monitor clinical documentation, resident assessments, and care planning processes.
• Manage nursing department budgets, supplies, and resources.
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Long-term care experience

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

You've led nursing teams. Now lead a building that backs you up.

Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation, is looking for an experienced RN leader to step in as our Director of Nursing. You'll work alongside a supportive team that shares one goal: great care for our residents and a workplace nurses want to stay in.

Position Summary: Director of Nursing ( RN )

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing all nursing services within the facility to ensure the delivery of exceptional, person-centered care. The DON provides clinical leadership, ensures compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations, develops and mentors nursing staff, and partners with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to achieve positive clinical outcomes while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a long-term care setting
• Previous experience as a DON or Assistant DON preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing nursing homes
• Passion for providing quality care and improving resident outcomes

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the facility
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care through effective clinical management
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing staff
• Monitor staffing levels and ensure appropriate clinical coverage
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, CMS, and company regulations
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Oversee infection prevention and control programs
• Participate in survey readiness and coordinate Plans of Correction as needed
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes
• Monitor clinical documentation, resident assessments, and care planning processes
• Manage nursing department budgets, supplies, and resources
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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