Mobile Director of Nursing (RN) – Lead Across Ohio

Garden Springs Healthcare; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Mileage and travel reimbursement

Leadership development opportunities

Corporate clinical support

Job summary

Garden Springs Healthcare is seeking a Mobile Director of Nursing (RN) to provide executive nursing leadership across its Ohio facilities. The Mobile DON will serve as acting DON during transitions, vacancies, or leaves, ensuring high-quality resident care and continuity.

The role requires an active Ohio RN license, 5+ years of progressive nursing leadership, and at least 2 years as a DON in a skilled nursing setting. Travel throughout Ohio with a competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years progressive nursing leadership experience.
• At least 2 years as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility.
• Extensive knowledge of CMS regulations, Ohio Department of Health, QAPI, Infection Prevention, and LTCS survey processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Ability to quickly assess operations and lead teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the Nursing Department at assigned facilities.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Ohio Department of Health, and company standards.
• Maintain survey readiness and lead facilities through state and federal surveys.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and labor management.
• Lead QAPI initiatives and drive performance improvement.
• Mentor nurse managers, supervisors, and clinical staff.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement improvement actions.
• Collaborate with facility admins, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and transition of new Directors of Nursing.
• Identify operational opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure outstanding resident care and customer service across assignments.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

DON experience

CMS regulations knowledge

Infection prevention

Staff development

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Ohio RN license

Job description

Garden Springs Healthcare is seeking a Mobile Director of Nursing (RN) to provide executive nursing leadership across its Ohio facilities. The Mobile DON will serve as acting DON during transitions, vacancies, or leaves, ensuring high-quality resident care and continuity.

The role requires an active Ohio RN license, 5+ years of progressive nursing leadership, and at least 2 years as a DON in a skilled nursing setting. Travel throughout Ohio with a competitive compensation package is offered.