Director of Nursing (RN)

Description



Job Title: Director of Nursing

Location: Wellspring Skilled Nursing & Rehab - Monroe, MI

Position Type: Full-Time, On-site | Salary


Accepting applications through July 14, 2026

Wellspring has been serving Michigan families since 1893. The work we do is rooted in dignity, compassion and community. As the Director of Nursing, you will be more than a clinical leader-you will be the voice of resident advocacy, the guide for a dedicated nursing team, and a strategic partner to the Nursing Home Administrator. Your leadership will shape the daily experience of residents and the professional growth of the staff who care for them.

What This Role Means

As Director of Nursing for Wellspring in Monroe, you set the tone for a culture where residents feel known, respected, and supported-and where nurses feel empowered, trusted, and equipped to do their best work. You will lead with clarity and compassion, ensuring that every decision, process, and interaction reflects our commitment to exceptional senior care.

You will be the person who:

• Champions resident wellbeing and ensures their rights, individuality, and independence are honored.
• Guides and mentors nursing staff, fostering a team that is confident, collaborative, and deeply connected to its purpose.
• Works in lockstep with the NHA to create a unified, mission-driven leadership team.
• Builds systems that support excellent care-through quality improvement, thoughtful staffing, and strong communication.
• Serves as a steady, knowledgeable presence for staff during routine operations and unexpected challenges.

How You'll Lead

• Advocate for residents and ensure their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs are met with excellence.
• Cultivate a supportive, respectful environment where nurses and CNAs feel valued and heard.
• Partner closely with the Administrator to align clinical operations with organizational goals.
• Lead quality initiatives that elevate care standards and ensure best practices are consistently followed.
• Guide the nursing team through surveys and regulatory processes with confidence and preparedness.
• Ensure the EMR is used effectively and securely, supporting accurate, person-centered documentation.
• Maintain staffing practices that balance resident needs, staff well-being, and operational stability.
• Provide leadership support through shared on-call responsibilities.
• Delegate with trust-empowering supervisors while maintaining accountability and clarity.

What You Bring

• Registered Nurse (RN), licensed in Michigan.
• Graduation from an accredited RN program.
• At least 5 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or post-acute setting.
• Prior leadership experience in post-acute care (preferred).
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to compassionate, relationship-centered care.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, on-site
• Monday-Friday, Day Shift (8-hour days)
• Participation in after-hours/weekend on-call rotation
• Salary: $110,000-$115,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 403(b) with employer match
• DailyPay access
• SupportLinc employee assistance program
• Weekly team meetings and ongoing training
• Supportive supervision and leadership collaboration
• Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with residents and staff
• Modern, open-concept building with private resident rooms
• A stable, experienced team of nurses, CNAs, and administrative staff

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services
1236 S Monroe St
Monroe MI 48161

Join Wellspring and use your leadership, clinical expertise, and compassion to make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors in Monroe. Apply today to become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional care.

Full job description available during the interview.