Director of Nursing - Lead Compassionate Care & Teams

Care Initiatives; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Digital Wallet Access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) – RN to lead our nursing operations with a focus on quality, compassion, and regulatory excellence. Overseeing multiple Iowa communities, you will shape a resident‑centered care model and mentor a frontline team to deliver exceptional, relationship‑based care.

The role emphasizes strong care coordination, budget accountability, and preparation for deficiency‑free surveys, while maintaining a non‑institutional environment.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience within long‑term care as an ADON/DON.
• RN license in good standing in Iowa; ability to activate.
• CPR Certification current and valid.
• Knowledge of federal and state long‑term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and high clinical standards.
• Champion a person-centered, home-like care model that honors resident choice, dignity, and independence.
• Coach, mentor, and inspire nursing leaders and staff to deliver exceptional, relationship-based care.
• Ensure residents and families receive the right level of care through strong care coordination.
• Drive staffing effectiveness, team member safety, budget accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare, educate, and guide the team to achieve deficiency‑free surveys while maintaining a non‑institutional approach to care.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams on pre‑admission reviews, discharge planning, and occupancy support.
• Ensure nursing staff conduct regular rounds to monitor care delivery concerns and progress; address concerns with solutions.
• Enforce policies and guide the team, fostering growth.
• Manage administrative functions to enhance department efficiency and pave the way for future growth.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation with other members of the leadership team.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Coaching & mentoring

Care coordination

Budget accountability

Staff scheduling

Patient-centered care

Education

RN license in good standing

CPR Certification

Job description

Care Initiatives is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) – RN to lead our nursing operations with a focus on quality, compassion, and regulatory excellence. Overseeing multiple Iowa communities, you will shape a resident‑centered care model and mentor a frontline team to deliver exceptional, relationship‑based care.

The role emphasizes strong care coordination, budget accountability, and preparation for deficiency‑free surveys, while maintaining a non‑institutional environment.