DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Location: Kalkaska, MI (Fully Onsite)
Salary: $100,000-$130,000 annually (some flexibility depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We're seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations at a 104-bed, long-term-care-focused facility in Kalkaska, MI. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on nursing leader who enjoys developing strong teams, building relationships with staff, and making a meaningful impact on patient and resident care.
The facility includes four care units: memory care, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The DON will oversee nursing operations and staff development while partnering closely with facility leadership to support quality care and continued improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring appropriate staffing, quality patient/resident care, and efficient department operations.
Lead and develop nursing staff, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, annual reviews, and ongoing education.
Monitor resident care needs, participate in admission and discharge processes, and ensure care plans are appropriately implemented and updated.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, nursing standards, and facility policies and procedures.
Oversee quality assurance, infection control, safety initiatives, and regulatory survey readiness.
Review incidents, concerns, and quality metrics, developing and implementing corrective action plans as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve nursing processes, documentation, workflows, and overall department performance.
Collaborate with facility leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes and operational performance.
Participate in budget planning and facility-wide operational initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Michigan RN license.
Previous nursing leadership or management experience.
Experience overseeing clinical staff, nursing operations, and patient/resident care.
Background in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, acute care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships, develop staff, and foster a positive team environment.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Fully onsite, typically during standard business hours, with some schedule flexibility required.
Generally 40-50 hours per week.
Weekends are not routinely required, and managers rotate weekly on-call coverage.
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
Well-resourced, hospital-based facility with the ability to invest in equipment and operational improvements.
Close partnership with an engaged leadership team.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on nursing quality, staff development, and patient/resident care.
Interested? Apply today!
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