Director of Nursing

Wilson Care and Rehab in Wilson, KS is hiring a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our skilled nursing and long-term care team.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can influence clinical excellence, develop nursing professionals, improve resident outcomes, and build a culture of accountability and compassion? If so, we would love to meet you!

This Director of Nursing position offers a competitive salary of up to $115,000 per year , along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on residents, families, and the nursing team.

DON Salary & Benefits

• Up to $115,000 per year , based on experience
• Full-time position
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Continuing education and CEU reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Leadership development opportunities
• Supportive organizational and clinical leadership
• Opportunity to lead clinical excellence and improve resident outcomes

What You'll Do as a Director of Nursing

As the Director of Nursing (DON) , you will provide strategic and clinical leadership for nursing services at Wilson Care and Rehab. You will oversee the nursing team and help ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, high-quality, person-centered care while maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Working closely with facility leadership, physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for leading nursing operations, developing staff, managing clinical quality, and creating a culture where excellence in resident care is the standard.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership for resident care and nursing services throughout the community
• Lead and manage the nursing team in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements
• Coordinate care and services that promote resident health, safety, quality of life, and positive outcomes
• Provide clinical leadership through the nursing process, including resident assessments, individualized care planning, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes
• Ensure appropriate delegation and delivery of hands-on clinical care based on resident needs and individualized plans of care
• Exercise administrative authority and oversight of nursing operations
• Oversee medication management practices to promote resident safety and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other clinical providers to coordinate resident care
• Establish and maintain the facility's infection prevention and control program
• Monitor current infection prevention practices and ensure staff compliance
• Provide clinical education, training, orientation, and competency development for nursing staff
• Conduct or oversee clinical skills evaluations and support ongoing professional development
• Recruit, hire, coach, develop, and retain nursing team members
• Provide performance management, accountability, and leadership to the nursing team
• Oversee nursing schedules, staffing levels, assignments, and daily clinical operations
• Track, trend, and analyze clinical quality data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Develop and implement strategies to improve resident care outcomes and reduce clinical risk
• Monitor and support compliance with state and federal skilled nursing and long-term care regulations
• Maintain survey readiness and assist with regulatory surveys and follow-up
• Manage and oversee the nursing department budget and implement strategies to meet financial goals
• Monitor clinical events, incidents, and changes in resident condition and ensure appropriate response and follow-up
• Promote resident rights, dignity, safety, privacy, and person-centered care
• Respond professionally to resident and family concerns
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among nursing staff, residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement

Director of Nursing Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Current Adult CPR certification
• At least 2 years of RN experience
• At least 1 year of nursing management experience , including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations supervision
• Strong clinical assessment, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of professional nursing standards and practices
• Ability to lead, develop, and hold nursing staff accountable for quality resident care
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) experience
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, geriatric nursing, rehabilitation, or post-acute care
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations governing long-term care
• Experience with survey readiness and regulatory compliance
• Experience tracking, trending, and analyzing clinical performance and quality data
• Experience leading QAPI and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Experience with nursing department budgeting and financial management
• Experience recruiting, developing, coaching, and retaining nursing professionals
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements

Why Join Wilson Care and Rehab?

The Director of Nursing is a critical leader in creating a culture where residents receive exceptional care and nursing professionals have the leadership, resources, and support they need to succeed.

We are looking for a trustworthy, respectful, dependable, and professional RN leader who is passionate about serving older adults, developing nursing teams, improving clinical outcomes, and creating an environment where both residents and employees can thrive.

If you are ready to lead a nursing team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to join the Wilson Care and Rehab team as our next Director of Nursing (DON)!

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