Director of Nursing (RN, DON)

WesleyLife; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing services at Brio, focusing on individualized care and compliance. This role requires over 5 years of leadership experience within senior living, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Scholarship Reimbursement up to $3,000

Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500

Wellness Incentives

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in the senior living industry.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the nursing department's services.
• Ensure compliance and provide individualized support to residents.
• Mentor team members in high-quality clinical care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Care

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

Discover how WesleyLife is redefining what it means to age well: The WesleyLife Way

Why Work at WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a community that values your growth, well-being, and happiness. With over 77 years of excellence in senior living, we believe in empowering our team members to make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

Brio embodies a connected community where residents experience a seamless blend of independent, assisted, memory support, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation services all under one roof. Our holistic approach to health focuses on mind, body, and spirit through vibrant programming. Located in Johnston, Brio offers a home-like environment with easy access and a commitment to personalized care. Whether for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled rehabilitation, Brio provides a supportive community where every resident can live life their way.

A Typical Day for The Director of Nursing with Brio:

• Plan, develop, organize and provide leadership to the services of the nursing department. Ensure all compliance pieces are being met.
• Develop, advocate and model the creation of a home for those living within WesleyLife's health center. Enable and support independence by approaching each resident on an individualized basis and coaching all team members to build relationships, identify preferences and act based upon that person’s specific needs.
• Guides, mentors and coaches all team members in the art of delivering high quality clinical care within a non-institutionalized environment.
• Ensure residents and family members receive the appropriate services and levels of care at all times and coordinate care across a variety of services to ensure smooth handoffs to over services
• Lead and direct the nursing department to ensure process efficiency, appropriate staffing standards, team member safety, budgetary compliance, and clinical quality.
• Educate and provide coaching in implementing appropriate plans of action to achieve deficiency-free surveys and to meet or exceed survey and inspection standards while still working toward the de-institutionalized model of long term care.
• Collaborate with the team to assist in maintaining health center occupancy levels, including pre-admission screenings and discharge planning.

What We Offer You: We know you want more than just a paycheck—you want a career that offers flexibility, fulfillment, and a chance to make a real difference. At WesleyLife, we provide:

Competitive Pay: The starting salary for this position is based on years of experience.

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Your Health and Well-being Matter to Us

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Scholarship Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per year to help you further your education.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500 per year for your continued learning.
• Wellness Incentives: Free wellness memberships and cash rewards for staying healthy.
• Educational Discounts: Enjoy an 18% discount at Purdue University Global.

Perks You’ll Love

• Referral Bonus Program: Earn bonuses for referring qualified candidates.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, and critical illness coverage for peace of mind.

WesleyLife has been certified as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work!

WesleyLife is proud to be certified as one of Senior Care's Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We value teamwork, respect, and integrity, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where every team member feels appreciated and supported.

Ready to Join Us?

Qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward in the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife cannot sponsor applicants for work visas.WesleyLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.As part of our commitment to your well-being, you’ll need to complete a pre-hire health assessment and drug screen.

Qualifications Experience

Required 5 years

5+ years of leadership experience within the senior living industry

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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