Interim & Permanent DON — Calm SNF Leadership in Cedar Rapids

Full Spectrum Search Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Spectrum Search Group is representing a well-regarded life plan community in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeking both interim and permanent Directors of Nursing to lead a rehab-focused SNF unit. The role demands swift on-site leadership, regulatory readiness, and collaborative oversight of staff and resident care.

The successful candidate will have proven SNF DON experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to navigate change while maintaining survey readiness and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Iowa RN license.
• Proven SNF leadership with meaningful operational responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of SNF survey processes and regulations.
• Ability to assess a building quickly and provide stable leadership during change.
• Experience in rehab-focused SNF with interdisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day clinical operations for the SNF and rehab unit.
• Provide calm, constructive leadership during transition and reinforce accountability.
• Maintain ongoing survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with ADON-level leaders and RN MDS nurse to ensure workflows.
• Oversee admissions, discharges, changes in condition, wound care.
• Support appropriate use of agency staff while ensuring consistency with standards.
• Coordinate with Executive Director and department heads on priorities.
• Guide staffing-structure changes and scheduling system transitions.
• Use PCC and other systems to monitor documentation and resident needs.
• Maintain visible onsite presence as a resource for staff, residents, families, surveyors.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN degree (BSN preferred)

Tools

PCC system

Job description

Full Spectrum Search Group is representing a well-regarded life plan community in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeking both interim and permanent Directors of Nursing to lead a rehab-focused SNF unit. The role demands swift on-site leadership, regulatory readiness, and collaborative oversight of staff and resident care.

The successful candidate will have proven SNF DON experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to navigate change while maintaining survey readiness and high-quality outcomes.