Director of Nursing (RN) — Lead Compassionate LTC Care

Care Initiatives; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Creston Specialty Care in Creston, IA, is seeking an RN Leader to serve as Director of Nursing. This role oversees nursing operations, ensures clinical excellence, and champions a home-like, person-centered care model across a 74-bed long-term care community.

The Director will coach staff, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, and manage staffing and budgets while driving deficiency-free surveys through collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Iowa and CPR certification.
• Proven leadership in long-term care settings.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state LTC regulations.
• Commitment to empathy, dignity, and person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing operations with regulatory compliance and high clinical standards.
• Champion a person-centered, home-like care model.
• Coach and mentor nursing leadership and staff.
• Coordinate resident care and transitions with teams.
• Maintain staffing efficiency, safety, and budget accountability.
• Participate in on-call rotation with leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff coaching

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR Certification

Job description

Creston Specialty Care in Creston, IA, is seeking an RN Leader to serve as Director of Nursing. This role oversees nursing operations, ensures clinical excellence, and champions a home-like, person-centered care model across a 74-bed long-term care community.

The Director will coach staff, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, and manage staffing and budgets while driving deficiency-free surveys through collaborative leadership.