Director of Nursing (RN) – Lead Clinical Excellence

Americare Senior Living; Kansas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition and Appreciation

Family Atmosphere

Paid Time Off

Daily Access to Wages

Complimentary Meals

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

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401(k) Plan

Job summary

Americare Senior Living is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the clinical team in our skilled nursing community. You will oversee nursing services, provide clinical supervision, and drive regulatory compliance while upholding Americare’s high standards of care.

You’ll collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary teams on assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development to create a safe, home-like environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Proven nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing, senior living, or long-term care.
• Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services.
• Implement, maintain, and periodically revise nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other care team members.
• Partner with the Administrator to ensure staff receive required orientation, in-service education, and ongoing training.
• Conduct and oversee resident assessments and ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Americare regulations, including survey readiness.
• Manage medication systems to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and resident needs.
• Support quality assurance efforts by maintaining community standards, assisting with inspections, and promoting a safe, home-like environment

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Americare Senior Living is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the clinical team in our skilled nursing community. You will oversee nursing services, provide clinical supervision, and drive regulatory compliance while upholding Americare’s high standards of care.

You’ll collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary teams on assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development to create a safe, home-like environment for residents and staff.