Director of Nursing (DON) – RN | Cincinnati, OH

Engage Consulting; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development opportunities

Leadership support

Job summary

Engage Consulting is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) in Cincinnati, OH. The role leads the nursing department, ensuring quality resident care and regulatory readiness, while collaborating with facility leadership to align clinical priorities.

The DON will balance people, clinical priorities, and operational responsibilities, mentoring staff and maintaining high standards of care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Ohio.
• Nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the nursing department.
• Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care.
• Partner with facility leadership to address clinical priorities.
• Monitor quality indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support accurate clinical documentation and care planning.
• Assist with regulatory and survey readiness.
• Coach, mentor, and develop nursing team members.
• Promote effective communication between nursing, residents, families, and other departments.
• Help establish staffing priorities and maintain appropriate nursing coverage.
• Address clinical concerns promptly and professionally.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and consistent standards of care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Staff coaching

Education

RN license in Ohio

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON) - Cincinnati, OH

Are you an experienced nursing leader ready for your next opportunity?

We are looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) to join our Cincinnati, Ohio team. This position is ideal for an RN who enjoys leading people, improving clinical processes, and creating an environment where residents receive dependable, compassionate care.

Position Overview

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of nursing services. You will work closely with the facility leadership team to support resident care, develop nursing staff, monitor clinical performance, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can balance people, clinical priorities, and operational responsibilities.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Provide leadership and direction to the nursing department
• Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care
• Partner with facility leadership to address clinical priorities
• Monitor quality indicators and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support accurate clinical documentation and care planning
• Assist with regulatory and survey readiness
• Coach, mentor, and develop nursing team members
• Promote effective communication between nursing, residents, families, and other departments
• Help establish staffing priorities and maintain appropriate nursing coverage
• Address clinical concerns promptly and professionally
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and consistent standards of care

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Ohio
• Nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
• DON experience preferred; experienced ADONs ready for their next leadership step are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to resident dignity, safety, and quality of care

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a nursing professional who leads by example and understands that a successful nursing department starts with a supported and engaged team.

You should be comfortable making decisions, developing staff, addressing challenges, and working collaboratively with other members of the leadership team. Most importantly, you should take pride in creating a positive experience for residents and their families.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Leadership support
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on nursing operations and resident care

If you're an RN leader looking for an opportunity to grow a nursing team and make a difference, we'd like to hear from you.