RN Director of Nursing (DON)

CommuniCare Health Services; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO plans

Life and disability plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Services' Great Lakes Healthcare Center in Dyer, IN is recruiting an experienced RN to lead our nursing team as Director of Nursing. The DON will oversee clinical services, coordinate care, and ensure regulatory compliance in a long‑term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, with 5+ years of clinical management experience, and strong leadership, communication, and CPR skills.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical management experience, preferably in long-term care.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; ability to communicate with staff and families.
• Must maintain CPR certification and complete required training within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate clinical services and programs for residents.
• Directly supervise nurses as nurse manager and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality of care across the center.
• Communicate effectively with employees and families about issues.

Skills

RN license

Clinical management experience

Leadership

Communication

CPR certification

Job description

Job Address:2300 Great Lakes Drive Dyer, IN 46311Great Lakes Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting an experienced and compassionate RN to lead our nursing team as Director of Nursing!CommuniCare is dedicated to creating Caring Communities where staff, residents, and families join hands to overcome their daily challenges. Each and every one of our employee‘s primary importance stems from our philosophy: Serving with Pride. We recognize that we are called to reach out with our hearts and touch the lives of others. This recognition instills a great sense of purpose in the work we do each day. We remind ourselves daily that we have to serve with pride and this energizes us in our mission to give the highest quality of care to each and every guest and resident of the CommuniCare Family of Companies.BenefitsAs a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.Do you have what it takes to be the next Director of Nursing Services at Great Lakes Healthcare Center ?Qualifications and Experience requirements:Current RN license5 years clinical management experience, preferably in a long term care environmentPrior DON experience is highly preferredMust be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long term care administration.Strong leadership and organizational skillsThe ability to communicate well with employees and families about their issuesMust maintain CPR certificationMust attend the Director of Nursing Corporate Training within 180 days of starting position.The position of RN Director of Nursing Services will have primary responsibility for administering and coordinating clinical services and programs for residents. The position will directly supervise nurses as nurse manager and be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations.About UsSince 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time.To support our centers and ensure long‑term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities.Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else.We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide.