Director OF Nursing

Job Title: Director of Nursing | Job ID: 88282 | Location: Mandan, North Dakota Overview We are seeking a visionary and compassionate Director of Nursing to champion clinical excellence and lead our dedicated care team. In this vital leadership role, you will foster a supportive, resident‑centered environment that prioritizes safety, dignity, and quality of life. By guiding everyday clinical operations, mentoring nursing staff, and ensuring top‑tier regulatory compliance, you will serve as the heartbeat of our skilled nursing community. What you will be doing Clinical Leadership & Care Management: Oversee comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents upon admission and on an ongoing basis. Ensure personalized care plans are meticulously formulated, updated, and adjusted for maximum effectiveness. Team Empowerment & Supervision: Recruit, hire, train, and mentor nursing staff. Foster an environment of high employee engagement by directing work, appraising performance, rewarding excellence, and handling resolutions with a supportive approach. Regulatory & Quality Excellence: Lead the facility through state and federal survey processes, spearhead QA/CQI initiatives, and implement plan of correction (POC) strategies with integrity. Advocacy & Resident Rights: Ensure a safe, vibrant, and abuse‑free environment where residents are offered choices in their care. Promptly report and address any concerns regarding resident rights. Financial & Resource Stewardship: Formulate and manage the annual nursing budget while optimizing staff scheduling systems to maintain a high‑quality, safe work environment. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Management: Lead the monitoring, auditing, and training for the community’s EMR system to ensure seamless reporting and documentation. Collaborative Communication: Promote strong, cooperative working relationships across all departments. Act as a primary liaison to update families and notify physicians of any resident condition changes dynamically. Clinical Integrity: Oversee antibiotic stewardship plans, ensure adherence to medication safety, and ensure all facility protocols—including restraint or seclusion policies—strictly conform to guidelines. Other duties assigned. What you must have Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s degree. Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of practice. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification. Communication & Tech Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to lead EMR workflows and computer applications. Physical & Mental Resilience: Ability to move, position self to assist residents, communicate effectively, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Nice to have Specialized Experience: Prior experience as a Director of Nursing within a Long Term Care (LTC) or skilled nursing setting is highly preferred. Leadership Background: Demonstrated supervisory experience with a proven track record of successful team building and survey management. Other Information Work Type: Full‑Time Location: Mandan, ND Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000 Sign‑on Bonus ($5,000 paid at 6 months, $5,000 paid at 12 months) Relocation Support: Relocation bonus is available and will be determined at the time of offer if needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr