Nursing Director: Lead Clinical Excellence & Team Growth

Fayetteville-Health-; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical & Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with Match

Leadership development

Job summary

Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an experienced RN leader to step in as Director of Nursing. The DON will provide clinical leadership, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with the Administrator to achieve excellent resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure, 5+ years in long-term care, and previous DON or Assistant DON experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality care and a workplace nurses want to stay in.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a long-term care setting.
• Previous experience as a DON or Assistant DON preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing nursing homes.
• Passion for providing quality care and improving resident outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the facility.
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care through effective clinical management.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Monitor staffing levels and ensure appropriate clinical coverage.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, CMS, and company regulations.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Oversee infection prevention and control programs.
• Participate in survey readiness and coordinate Plans of Correction as needed.
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.
• Monitor clinical documentation, resident assessments, and care planning processes.
• Manage nursing department budgets, supplies, and resources.
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Long-term care experience

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an experienced RN leader to step in as Director of Nursing. The DON will provide clinical leadership, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with the Administrator to achieve excellent resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure, 5+ years in long-term care, and previous DON or Assistant DON experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality care and a workplace nurses want to stay in.