Director of Nursing (RN)

Eureka Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing; Eureka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Americare Senior Living in Eureka, KS, seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the clinical team in delivering resident-centered care within our skilled nursing community. You’ll oversee all nursing services, provide clinical supervision, strategic direction, and regulatory oversight to uphold Americare’s standards of care.

Collaborating with the Administrator and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development while promoting a

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• Proven nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long‑term care.
• Strong clinical knowledge and staff development skills.
• Ability to balance administrative duties with hands‑on oversight.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services.
• Develop and update nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide clinical guidance to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and care teams.
• Partner with the Administrator for orientation and ongoing staff training.
• Conduct resident assessments and ensure accurate, compliant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and survey readiness.
• Manage medication systems to meet regulatory requirements and resident needs.
• Support QA efforts and promote a safe, home-like environment.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical oversight

Communication

Organization

Decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Your Role as the Director of Nursing (DON)

Skilled Nursing

As the Director of Nursing, you’ll lead the clinical team to ensure exceptional, resident-centered care within our skilled nursing community. You’ll oversee all nursing services, providing clinical supervision, strategic direction, and regulatory oversight while maintaining Americare’s high standards of care.

In collaboration with the Administrator and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development. Your leadership will play a vital role in fostering a safe, compliant, and home-like environment that supports the well‑being of both residents and team members.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services
• Implement, maintain, and periodically revise nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other care team members
• Partner with the Administrator to ensure staff receive required orientation, in‑service education, and ongoing training
• Conduct and oversee resident assessments and ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Americare regulations, including survey readiness
• Manage medication systems to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and resident needs
• Support quality assurance efforts by maintaining community standards, assisting with inspections, and promoting a safe, home‑like environment

What You Bring

Licensure

• Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience

• Proven nursing leadership experience, preferably in skilled nursing, senior living, or long‑term care

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities
• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands‑on clinical oversight
• Sound judgment, organization, and decision‑making skills

Collaboration

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work closely with staff, administrators, physicians, residents, and families

Commitment

• Passion for senior care
• Alignment with Americare’s mission, values, and commitment to quality of life

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, walk, bend, and change positions frequently
• Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs. and maneuver wheelchairs (up to 350 lbs.)
• Assist in lowering residents to the floor during falls using proper procedures
• Use required safety equipment, including gait belts and mechanical lifts
• Perform tasks requiring good vision, hearing, and verbal communication

Join Americare Senior Living and lead with compassion while driving clinical excellence in our Skilled Nursing Community. Take the next step in your nursing leadership career and make a meaningful difference every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.