Director of Nursing Residency Program

Monroe Health & Rehab Center; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursing mentorship program

PTO and benefits

Tuition assistance

Leadership team support

HSA plan with employer contribution

401K Fidelity

Life insurance (FT)

Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO

Educational opportunities

KinderCare discounts

Wellness program (WebMD)

Employee recognition

IMPACT culture

Job summary

Monroe Health & Rehab Center is seeking a Director of Nursing in Training to develop leadership skills through a comprehensive residency in nursing home operations, clinical care, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The program prepares you to lead the nursing department with guidance from a strong leadership team.

The residency emphasizes hands-on experience across departments and aims to transition participants into a DON role per the program requirements, with a focus on staff

Qualifications

• Must possess RN license in the state of work.
• Active CPR certification for healthcare providers (AHA).
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience in a nursing facility.
• Ability to travel to residency community locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing operations and quality assurance during the residency.
• Rotate through departments to gain extensive nursing leadership experience.
• After residency, assume a nursing leadership role per program agreement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Hospice/long-term care knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

RN License

CPR Certification (AHA)

Job description

Lead with heart and purpose - join us as a Director of Nursing in Training where your leadership helps create a supportive, resident-centered environment that truly feels like home!

Advantages:

• Director of Nursing Mentorship Program– Gain guidance and support from experienced leaders to help you thrive in your role.
• Exceptional PTO and Benefits– Enjoy competitive packages designed to support your well-being.
• Tuition Assistance– Advance your career with educational opportunities and financial support.
• Strong, Stable Leadership Team– Work alongside a management team committed to excellence in customer service and supported by dedicated staff.

Benefits and Perks*:

• Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more.Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
• 401K through Fidelity
• Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
• Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
• Wellness programs offered through WebMD
• Employee recognition programs
• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

Position Summary:

The RN Director of Nursing (DON), Resident is a leadership role designed to prepare an aspiring nurse leader for a future Director of Nursing role. Comprehensive training in all aspects of nursing home operations is provided to the candidate, to include rotating through various departments to gain an in-depth understanding of clinical care, nursing operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, staff management, and overall facility management. The Director of Nursing, Resident will work closely with department heads to develop the skills necessary to manage and lead the nursing department. After the residency, the candidate will assume a nursing leadership role per program requirement/agreement.

Education/Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN within the state in which you work.
• Must possess an active CPR certification for healthcare providers by an American Heart Association (AHA) approved provider.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role in a nursing facility.
• Ability to travel to the community providing the residency.

Shift & Wage:

• Full-Time Opportunity Available
• Shifts Needed: Varies

*Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.