Director of Nursing – Lead Care, Compliance & Team Growth

Ciena Healthcare; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Coldwater, a Ciena Healthcare facility in Michigan, seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department, ensure quality resident care, and drive regulatory compliance. You will provide strategic leadership, mentor nursing staff, and foster a culture of safety and resident-centered care.

Requirements include RN licensure, BSN preferred, and progressive nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or related setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Progressive nursing leadership experience in long-term care.
• Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing care provided by RNs and LPNs as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with policies and laws.
• Interviews, hires, and trains staff.
• Plans, assigns, and directs work across shifts.
• Prepares performance evaluations and manages timekeeping.
• Oversees rotation of staff and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensures staff supervision and safety of residents.
• Assumes facility oversight in absence of senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensed

Job description

The Laurels of Coldwater, a Ciena Healthcare facility in Michigan, seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department, ensure quality resident care, and drive regulatory compliance. You will provide strategic leadership, mentor nursing staff, and foster a culture of safety and resident-centered care.

Requirements include RN licensure, BSN preferred, and progressive nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or related setting.