Director of Nursing (Long-Term Care)

Weston County Health Services; Newcastle (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Personal Leave

Bereavement leave

Scholarships and training

Job summary

Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, WY seeks a Director of Nursing for Long-Term Care to lead clinical excellence, mentor staff, and ensure compassionate, high-quality resident care. The role focuses on building strong teams, maintaining high standards, and fostering an environment where residents and staff thrive.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, strategic care planning, and collaboration with medical professionals to design individualized care plans for residents.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• 5+ years of nursing management experience or 7+ years in nursing with leadership responsibilities.
• RN license required.
• Experience in long-term care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize nursing home activities to ensure high-quality care.
• Supervise and review work of nursing staff.
• Maintain communication between healthcare teams.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Manage the nursing home's budget.
• Implement strategies to improve healthcare quality.
• Address issues or complaints regarding nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Stay current with nursing practices and regulatory policies.
• Coordinate with medical professionals, patients, and families to design care plans.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Care planning

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Senior Management

Bring compassion and leadership to where it matters most. As our Director of Nursing for Long-Term Care, you'll guide clinical excellence, support and mentor nursing staff, and ensure our residents receive compassionate, high-quality care every day. If you take pride in building strong teams, maintaining high standards, and creating an environment where residents and staff thrive, this is a role where your leadership is valued and makes a lasting difference.

What You'll Do

• Plan and organize the activities of the nursing home to ensure high quality care is provided to all patients
• Supervise, guide, and review work of nursing staff
• Maintain communication between healthcare teams
• Ensure nursing operations comply with laws and regulations
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate nursing staff
• Manage the nursing home's budget
• Implement strategies for improving the quality of healthcare services
• Address any issues or complaints regarding the nursing care
• Work towards maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff
• Stay current with latest nursing practices, regulatory policies, and healthcare trends
• Coordinate with medical professionals, patients, and families to design individualized care plans

What We're Looking For

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• At least 5 Years of Management in Nursing OR 7 years of Nursing experience OR a combination of Management and Nursing experience required.
• RN License
• Experience in Long-Term care nursing

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
• Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Dental and vision insurance begins the first day of the month following hire
• Life insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, short-term, and long-term disability
• Bereavement leave