Nursing Director: Lead Patient-Centered Care

Sweeping Corporation of America; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Initiatives is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead nursing operations across multiple communities in Iowa. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, high clinical standards, and a person-centered, home-like care model for residents.

Ideal candidates bring ADON/DON leadership experience, a valid Iowa RN license, CPR certification, and a strong commitment to empathy and discretion while guiding staff and coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience within long-term care as an ADON/DON.
• RN license in good standing; license valid in Iowa or ability to activate.
• Current, valid CPR Certification.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws.
• Desire to learn and grow as part of a quality focused clinical team.
• Strong commitment to empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and high clinical standards.
• Champion a person-centered, home-like care model honoring resident choice, dignity and independence.
• Coach and mentor nursing leaders and staff to deliver relationship-based care.
• Ensure residents and families receive appropriate care through strong care coordination and smooth transitions.
• Drive staffing, safety, budget accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and guide the team to achieve deficiency-free surveys with a non-institutional care approach.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams on admissions reviews, discharge planning, and occupancy support.
• Ensure regular rounds to monitor care delivery and address concerns with proactive solutions.
• Enforce policies and foster personal and team growth.
• Manage administrative functions to boost department efficiency and future growth.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with leadership team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Empathy

Regulatory knowledge

CPR Certification

RN License

Long-term care

Job description

Care Initiatives is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead nursing operations across multiple communities in Iowa. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, high clinical standards, and a person-centered, home-like care model for residents.

Ideal candidates bring ADON/DON leadership experience, a valid Iowa RN license, CPR certification, and a strong commitment to empathy and discretion while guiding staff and coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams.