Director of Nursing - DON - RN - Days

Wellpath; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,101 - 94,556; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it!

Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Nursing to develop and implement nursing policies while overseeing daily operations and managing nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, supervisory experience in an acute setting, and current RN licensure. This role emphasizes high standards of care, collaboration, and the professional development of nursing staff in a mission-driven environment focused on serving underserved populations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended.
• Experience in Emergency Room and Medical/Surgical settings preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage budgets.
• Organize service delivery and manage resources.
• Lead quality improvement activities and supervise nursing staff.
• Monitor safety issues and evaluate service delivery.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Management of nursing staff

Knowledge of clinical precautions

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare.
Join us

Compensation: $85,101.12 - $94,556.80 per year

Department: Administration

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) benefits

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling is to serve others, join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in our facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

In this role, the Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and meet regulatory requirements. They work closely with the Medical Director to promote high standards of care and support the professional development of nursing staff to provide quality care to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage budgets, policies, and procedures to align with facility goals and objectives
• Organize service delivery, manage resources, and collaborate with other departments, facilities, persons served, families, and visitors
• Lead quality improvement activities, provide direct supervision, and serve as a resource and consultant to nursing staff
• Monitor safety issues, evaluate service delivery and staff growth, and adhere to the organization’s Code of Conduct
• Demonstrate knowledge of risk management, clinical precautions, infection control, fall prevention, utilization of special procedures, environmental checks, fire disaster procedures, and alternatives to seclusion/restraint methods

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting (recommended)
• Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment
• CPR certification

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.