RN Director of Nursing: Lead Compassionate, Person-Centered Care

Care Initiatives

West Branch (IA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive benefits
Referral bonus program
Tuition reimbursement
Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Iowa seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead nursing operations across skilled nursing communities. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, resident dignity, and high clinical standards.

You will coach nursing leaders, oversee care coordination, staffing, and on-call leadership while maintaining a non-institutional, compassionate approach to care across our campuses. Apply today to join a growing organization committed to quality and growth.

Qualifications

  • Minimum RN license in good standing in Iowa.
  • Leadership experience in long-term care desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations for LTC.
  • Commitment to compassionate, dignity-centered care.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee nursing operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Champion a home-like, person-centered care model.
  • Coach and mentor nursing leaders and staff for excellence.
  • Coordinate care transitions and ensure smooth discharge planning.
  • Drive staffing effectiveness, safety, and budget accountability.
  • Prepare teams to achieve deficiency-free surveys.
  • Partner with interdisciplinary teams on admissions and occupancy.
  • Lead on-call rotations with leadership team.

Skills

Leadership experience
Staff coaching
Regulatory knowledge
Patient-centered care
Communication

Education

RN license Iowa
CPR certification

Job description

Care Initiatives in Iowa seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead nursing operations across skilled nursing communities. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, resident dignity, and high clinical standards.

You will coach nursing leaders, oversee care coordination, staffing, and on-call leadership while maintaining a non-institutional, compassionate approach to care across our campuses. Apply today to join a growing organization committed to quality and growth.

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