Director of Nursing (RN)

Care Initiatives; Iowa; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead nursing operations across its 40+ skilled nursing communities in Iowa. This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, person-centered care, and a non-institutional approach.

You will coach and mentor nursing leaders and staff, oversee staffing, safety, budget accountability, and care coordination, and participate in on-call rotation with the leadership team. Valid Iowa RN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in long-term care (ADON/DON).
• Active RN license in Iowa and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
• Empathy and patient-centered care focus.
• Ability to supervise staff and improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Champion a person-centered, home-like care model.
• Coach and mentor nursing leaders and staff.
• Ensure care coordination and smooth transitions.
• Drive staffing, safety, budget accountability and efficiency.
• Prepare team for deficiency-free surveys.
• Partner on pre-admission reviews, discharge planning and occupancy.
• Oversee rounds and address care delivery concerns with solutions.
• Foster growth and enforce policies.
• Manage administrative functions to boost efficiency.
• Participate in on-call rotation with leadership.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Regulatory compliance

Care coordination

Operational leadership

Education

RN license in Iowa

CPR Certification

Job description

Director of Nursing (RN)

Make a Difference Every Day - Join Care Initiatives as a Director of Nursing!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa.If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and high clinical standards of the nursing department.
• 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 and smooth service transitions.
• 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; acknowledge the progress while proposing and helping implement solutions to address concerns.
• Enforce policies and guide the team, fostering both personal and team 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.

Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience within long-term care as an ADON/DON.
• Valid RN license in good standing. License must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
• Current, valid CPR Certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
• A desire to learn and grow as part of a quality focused clinical team.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: Enjoy healthy work life balance.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, unlimited PTO, and more.

• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn no more waiting for payday!

Start Your Journey with Us

Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we're committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.