Director of Nursing: Lead Care, Compliance & Team

Courtyard-Health-and-Rehabilitation; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Courtyard Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations and ensure the highest standards of resident care. The DON will educate and mentor the nursing team, oversee quality initiatives, compliance, and budgeting, and act in the absence of the Executive Director to maintain smooth facility operations.

This role requires an RN license, strong leadership experience in nursing services administration, and a passion for person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state.
• RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience in nursing services administration.
• Experience in a healthcare setting serving the same age/type of resident population.
• Strong knowledge of nursing management, planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and state/federal healthcare regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing nursing team.
• Compassionate, dedicated, and committed to excellence in resident care.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to clinical staff.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and safe patient care in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
• Set and monitor departmental goals and objectives aligned with nursing ethics and standards of practice.
• Recruit, hire, and retain top nursing talent, ensuring compliance with staffing requirements.
• Develop and implement competency/skills checklists for nursing staff, including contracted team members.
• Prepare and manage the nursing department's annual operating budget.
• Maintain current policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote holistic, person-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with resident rights policies and actively work to resolve resident grievances.
• Drive innovation and process improvements to enhance healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Staff Development

Regulatory Compliance

Education

RN Nursing Degree

Job description

Courtyard Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations and ensure the highest standards of resident care. The DON will educate and mentor the nursing team, oversee quality initiatives, compliance, and budgeting, and act in the absence of the Executive Director to maintain smooth facility operations.

This role requires an RN license, strong leadership experience in nursing services administration, and a passion for person-centered care.