Director of Nursing: Nursing Leadership & Care Quality

Wi Don Council; Wisconsin, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Nursing at Sauk County Health Care Center leads the nursing department, ensuring high‑quality resident care and regulatory compliance across federal, state and local requirements.

The role oversees budgets, policies, staffing, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives; serves as resident advocate and liaison among staff, physicians, residents and families; responds to emergencies and surveys as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing as a minimum requirement.
• RN license in good standing and Wisconsin license preferred (if applicable).
• 7 years of nursing experience with supervisory background required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets, staff development, and policy updates.

Responsibilities

• Interview, train, direct, advise, evaluate, coach and discipline nursing personnel.
• Develop and update nursing policies to meet regulations; coordinate with other departments.
• Oversee care plans and ensure high-quality resident care and resident advocacy.
• Develop long-term nursing goals; lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop unit budgets and manage nursing department expenses.
• Oversee admissions, Medicare status, and coordination with social services.
• Implement infection control policies and prepare audits; ensure compliance.
• Lead responses during surveys and inspections; act as liaison with staff, physicians, and families.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Resident advocacy

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Director of Nursing at Sauk County Health Care Center leads the nursing department, ensuring high‑quality resident care and regulatory compliance across federal, state and local requirements.

The role oversees budgets, policies, staffing, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives; serves as resident advocate and liaison among staff, physicians, residents and families; responds to emergencies and surveys as needed.