Director of Nursing (RN)

CareCore Health; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CareCore at Gaymont in Norwalk, Ohio is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team and uphold exceptional resident care. This RN leader will drive quality, compliance, and staff development across the facility.

The DON will oversee nursing operations, staffing, regulatory readiness, and interdepartmental collaboration to achieve superior resident outcomes and a positive, resident-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Long-Term Care (LTC) leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities.
• Experience with state surveys and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain high standards of resident care and clinical quality.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff through coaching and education.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and clinical performance.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote positive resident outcomes.
• Participate in quality assurance, infection prevention, and survey readiness initiatives.
• Foster a positive, resident-centered culture throughout the facility.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

LTC leadership

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Job description

CareCore at Gaymont is a well-established skilled nursing facility in Norwalk, Ohio is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, knowledgeable RN leader who is passionate about providing exceptional resident care while supporting and developing a strong nursing team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Maintain high standards of resident care and clinical quality.

• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff through coaching and education.

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and clinical performance.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote positive resident outcomes.

• Participate in quality assurance, infection prevention, and survey readiness initiatives.

• Foster a positive, resident-centered culture throughout the facility.

Qualifications:

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

• Long-Term Care (LTC) leadership experience strongly preferred.

• Previous Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing experience strongly preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities.

• Experience with state surveys and regulatory compliance.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to build relationships with residents, families, physicians, and staff.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

• Employee Discount Program

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

If you're an experienced RN leader with a passion for long-term care leadership, we'd love to hear from you.