Up to $55HR - Director of Nursing - Full Time!!

ConnectedHealth; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay up to $2,600

13-/26-week contract options

Possibility to convert to permanentDON

Leadership autonomy

Daytime hours with flexible scheduling

Professional growth

Community impact

Job summary

ConnectedHealth in Kansas is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive resident care quality in a long-term care facility near Ness City.

The role oversees staffing, budgets, infection control, surveys, and collaborates with physicians and therapy teams, with daytime hours and potential contract options.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• ADN is required.
• Active Kansas RN license or ability to obtain.
• Current BLS and CPR certifications.
• Previous DON/ADON or nurse leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, survey readiness, and quality initiatives.
• Experience leading nursing teams, staffing, and clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing department, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.
• Oversee resident care planning, quality assurance, and clinical outcomes.
• Develop staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Monitor infection prevention and control programs.
• Participate in surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy teams, administration, and interdisciplinary departments.
• Review and implement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage clinical budgets and resource utilization.
• Promote a positive culture focused on resident satisfaction and employee engagement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff management

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Infection prevention

Collaboration with clinicians

Education

ADN

RN license in Kansas

Job description

Director of Nursing leads nursing operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives resident care quality at a long-term care facility near Ness City, Kansas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the nursing department, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.

• Oversee resident care planning, quality assurance, and clinical outcomes.

• Develop and maintain staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage.

• Monitor infection prevention and control programs.

• Participate in surveys and regulatory inspections.

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development for nursing staff.

• Collaborate with physicians, therapy teams, administration, and interdisciplinary departments.

• Review and implement policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Manage clinical budgets and resource utilization.

• Promote a positive culture focused on resident satisfaction and employee engagement.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

• Active Kansas RN license (or ability to obtain).

• Current BLS certification.

• CPR certification.

• Previous Director of Nursing (DON), Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), or nurse leadership experience required.

• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, survey preparedness, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Experience managing nursing teams, staffing, and clinical operations.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) leadership experience strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation up to $2,600 per week.

• 13-week or 26-week contract options.

• Opportunity to convert to a permanent Director of Nursing position.

• Leadership autonomy and support.

• Work-life balance with primarily daytime hours.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Professional growth within a respected healthcare organization.

• Chance to make a lasting impact in a close-knit community.

You hold an active Kansas RN license and ADN. Experienced in leading nursing teams and regulatory compliance. Skilled at budgeting, staffing schedules, and quality improvement