Director of Nursing (DON), RN

WesleyLife; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision

Dental

401(k)

Wellness incentives

Educational discounts (Purdue Global)

Job summary

WesleyLife, a purpose-driven community in Indianola, IA, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department, ensure compliance, and deliver high-quality clinical care in a non-institutional environment.

You will mentor staff, coordinate care across services, and drive process efficiency, staffing standards, and surveys performance. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role with rotating on-call responsibilities, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive, family-like atmosphere.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, and provide leadership to the nursing department, ensuring compliance.
• Lead and direct the nursing department to ensure process efficiency, staffing standards, safety, budgetary compliance, and clinical quality.
• Educate and coach staff to achieve deficiency-free surveys and maintain de-institutionalized care models.
• Coordinate care across services to ensure smooth handoffs and appropriate levels of care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Care coordination

Compassionate

Dependable

Education

Registered Nurse license (IA)

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!

The Village is a wonderful community that truly feels like a family atmosphere! The 37 acre campus is tucked away in a neighborhood in Indianola, not too far from Simpson College.The Village offers a wide variety of services ranging from independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care and short-term rehab. From our residents to our team members, everyone will welcome you with open arms and make you feel like you belong from the moment you walk through the door!

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 your 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’re excited to meet people who share our passion for service, wellness, and community.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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