Inspiring Director of Nursing (RN) — Day Shift Leader

Colonial Manor of Elma; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Colonial Manor of Elma in Elma, Iowa, is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our clinical team and drive high-quality, compassionate care. This is a full-time position with day shift responsibilities and leadership duties.

The ideal candidate holds an Iowa RN license, has 5+ years of nursing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role, and brings experience with MDS, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa (or compact state) or ability to obtain Iowa licensure before start.
• 5+ years nursing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience as DON or ADON in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, MDS, compliance, and quality measures.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop nursing teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations within the facility.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centered resident care.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Oversee clinical systems including MDS, care planning, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team on operations and resident outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

RN license in Iowa

Job description

Colonial Manor of Elma in Elma, Iowa, is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our clinical team and drive high-quality, compassionate care. This is a full-time position with day shift responsibilities and leadership duties.

The ideal candidate holds an Iowa RN license, has 5+ years of nursing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role, and brings experience with MDS, care planning, and regulatory compliance.