Director of Nursing (RN)

Care Initiatives; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead nursing operations across our Iowa communities. You will ensure regulatory compliance, mentor nursing leaders, and champion a person-centered, home-like care model that respects resident choice and independence.

The role includes staffing leadership, care coordination, on-call rotation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to maintain deficiency-free surveys and smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience within long-term care (ADON/DON).
• Valid RN license in good standing in Iowa or ability to activate.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
• Desire to learn and grow as part of a quality focused clinical team.
• Strong commitment to empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and high clinical standards.
• Champion a person-centered, home-like care model honoring resident choice, dignity, and independence.
• Coach, mentor, and inspire nursing leaders and staff to deliver relationship-based care.
• Ensure residents and families receive appropriate care through strong care coordination and smooth transitions.
• Drive staffing effectiveness, team safety, budget accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare, educate, and guide the team to achieve deficiency-free surveys with non-institutional care.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams on pre-admission reviews, discharge planning, and occupancy support.
• Ensure regular rounds by nursing staff to monitor care delivery and address concerns with proactive solutions.
• Enforce policies and foster personal and team growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching/mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Resident-centered care

Communication

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!