Director of Nursing RN

Morganfield Nursing & Rehabilitation; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-Star Facility

Deficiency-free surveys

60-bed building

Job summary

Morganfield Nursing & Rehabilitation in Morganfield, Kentucky, seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and uphold exceptional resident care. This 60-bed, 5-star facility offers a hands-on leadership opportunity to strengthen clinical operations and develop staff, partnering with the facility leadership to guide the building forward.

The DON will oversee nursing services, ensure high-quality care, maintain regulatory readiness, and champion a positive workplace culture focused

Qualifications

• RN license in Kentucky required.
• Experience leading in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
• Hands-on leader who motivates a team and promotes positive culture.
• Genuine commitment to resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to all nursing services.
• Ensure high standards of resident care, safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and readiness for state surveys.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Oversee care planning, clinical documentation, infection prevention, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to improve resident satisfaction and operational performance.
• Support staffing effectiveness, employee engagement, and retention.
• Maintain the facility’s strong reputation for quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Regulatory knowledge

Team motivation

Resident-centered care

Job description

Now Hiring: Director of Nursing (DON)

Morganfield Nursing & Rehabilitation | Morganfield, Kentucky

Lead a 5-Star Facility. Build a Strong Team. Make a Difference.

Morganfield Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced, motivated, and resident-focused Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and support the delivery of exceptional resident care.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity at a 5-star-rated facility with a history of deficiency-free surveys. Our 60-bed building offers an opportunity for a hands-on nursing leader to make a meaningful impact, strengthen clinical operations, support staff development, and maintain our commitment to quality care.

With interim administrative leadership currently in place, we are looking for a strong Director of Nursing to partner with facility leadership and help guide the building into its next chapter of success.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to all nursing services.

• Ensure high standards of resident care, safety, and clinical outcomes.

• Maintain regulatory compliance and readiness for state surveys.

• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff while promoting accountability and teamwork.

• Oversee care planning, clinical documentation, infection prevention, and quality assurance initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to improve resident satisfaction and operational performance.

• Support staffing effectiveness, employee engagement, and retention.

• Maintain the facility’s strong reputation for quality and regulatory compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.

• Previous nursing leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.

• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and communication abilities.

• Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.

• A hands-on leader who can motivate a team, solve problems, and promote a positive workplace culture.

• A genuine commitment to resident-centered care.

Why Join Morganfield Nursing & Rehabilitation?

• 5-star-rated facility

• History of deficiency-free surveys

• A manageable 60-bed building where your leadership can make a visible difference.

• An opportunity to partner with facility leadership and build on an established foundation of quality.

• The chance to develop a strong nursing team and positively impact residents, families, and staff.

Ready to lead a team committed to quality care?

Join Morganfield Nursing & Rehabilitation and help us continue our tradition of excellence.