Nursing Director: Lead Clinical Excellence & Care Innovation

COONEY in; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Executive-level impact

Supportive admin team

Mentor future leaders

Culture of excellence

Job summary

Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing services and drive a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and resident-centered care. This role requires strategic oversight of nursing operations, coaching of management and frontline staff, and rigorous regulatory compliance to maximize resident outcomes.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor future nursing leaders, and partner with residents, families, and physicians to

Qualifications

• Active RN license and ongoing practice.
• Leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of all nursing operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop nursing management and frontline staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes.
• Foster accountability and resident-centered care across teams.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident experiences.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership & team-building

Clinical outcomes improvement

Compassionate care

Job description

Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing services and drive a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and resident-centered care. This role requires strategic oversight of nursing operations, coaching of management and frontline staff, and rigorous regulatory compliance to maximize resident outcomes.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor future nursing leaders, and partner with residents, families, and physicians to