Director of Nursing Services (DNS)

American Senior Communities LLC; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & wellness

Life in balance

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a Director of Nursing (DNS) to lead nursing services, oversee staff, ensure quality care and manage regulatory responsibilities. The role supports residents with compassionate leadership and a focus on C.A.R.E. values.

The opportunity highlights a $25,000 retention bonus and requires an Indiana RN license with geriatric experience and prior nursing department management. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in Indiana.
• 3+ years? clinical geriatric experience.
• At least 1 year in departmental management in skilled nursing.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Manage administrative and regulatory duties.
• Lead care delivery and promote collaboration across departments.
• Mentor and support nursing teams to meet standards.
• Foster a compassionate, compliant work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Strong Clinical Skills

Collaboration

Supportive Presence

Teamwork

Interpersonal Communication

Job description

Director of Nursing Opportunity at Park Terrace Village

DNS - Registered Nurse

Now Offering a $25,000 Retention Bonus

The Director of Nursing plays a key leadership role in the delivery of clinical services. The Director of Nursing oversees the nursing staff, ensures quality patient care, and manages administrative and regulatory responsibilities.

Skills Needed:

• Supportive Presence: Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Leadership: Guide, inspire, and support nursing teams to achieve high standards of patient care, drive innovation, and promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Collaboration: Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.
• Strong Clinical Skills: Ability to drive and deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care through a solid foundation of hands‑on expertise, critical thinking, and clinical judgment.
• Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.
• Interpersonal Communication: Support a respectful and positive work environment by maintaining open, honest and effective communication with staff, residents, customers, and family.

Requirements:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Indiana.
• Minimum of three years’ clinical experience in geriatric care coupled with a minimum of one year experience as a departmental manager in the skilled nursing setting.
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Must be able to work varying hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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