Interim Nursing Director - Lead 24/7 Resident Care

Waters of Wakarusa; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters of Wakarusa in Indiana seeks an Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services staff, assure resident care 24/7, and uphold regulatory compliance. The DON reports to the Administrator and acts as a key member of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include maintaining age-specific geriatric care, supervising staffing, planning staff development, coordinating admissions, budgeting, and ensuring documentation reflects nursing care and resident responses.

Qualifications

• Maintains a current, valid Nursing License as a registered professional nurse.
• Minimum one year of experience in nursing service administration; geriatric nursing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations for long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors for adult and geriatric residents in care planning.
• Oversees nursing services and ensures residents receive skilled care and rehabilitation.
• Acts as DON in Administrator's absence and participates in interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervises, counsels, and disciplines nursing personnel and assists in recruitment.
• Plans staff development programs and coordinates resident services through committees.
• Maintains documentation that reflects nursing care and resident responses.
• Ensures compliance with Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Participates in budgeting and planning for nursing services.

Skills

Age-specific care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Supervisory skills

Recruitment

Staff development

Education

Registered Nurse license

Nursing administration experience

Knowledge of long-term care regulations

Gerontological nursing preferred

Job description

Waters of Wakarusa in Indiana seeks an Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services staff, assure resident care 24/7, and uphold regulatory compliance. The DON reports to the Administrator and acts as a key member of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include maintaining age-specific geriatric care, supervising staffing, planning staff development, coordinating admissions, budgeting, and ensuring documentation reflects nursing care and resident responses.