Director of Nursing (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing | Chanute, KS

Total Compensation: $87,500-$91,000 (salary + bonus potential)

At Americare Senior Living , we're looking for a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team. In this key leadership role, you'll oversee nursing operations, guide staff, and ensure exceptional resident care in a supportive, home-like environment.

As DON, you'll also play an integral role in our Homeward Bound (Rehab to Home) program-supporting residents on their journey from recovery back to independence.

If you're an RN leader with a passion for senior care and a desire to make a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Your Role as the Director of Nursing (DON)

Skilled Nursing

As the Director of Nursing , you'll lead the clinical team to ensure exceptional, resident-centered care within our skilled nursing community. You'll oversee all nursing services, providing clinical supervision, strategic direction, and regulatory oversight while maintaining Americare's high standards of care.

In collaboration with the Administrator and interdisciplinary teams, you'll guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development. Your leadership will play a vital role in fostering a safe, compliant, and home-like environment that supports the well-being of both residents and team members.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services
• Implement, maintain, and periodically revise nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other care team members
• Partner with the Administrator to ensure staff receive required orientation, in-service education, and ongoing training
• Conduct and oversee resident assessments and ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Americare regulations, including survey readiness
• Manage medication systems to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and resident needs
• Support quality assurance efforts by maintaining community standards, assisting with inspections, and promoting a safe, home-like environment

What You Bring

Licensure

• Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience

• Proven nursing leadership experience, preferably in skilled nursing, senior living, or long-term care

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities
• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on clinical oversight
• Sound judgment, organization, and decision-making skills

Collaboration

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work closely with staff, administrators, physicians, residents, and families

Commitment

• Passion for senior care
• Alignment with Americare's mission, values, and commitment to quality of life

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, walk, bend, and change positions frequently
• Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs. and maneuver wheelchairs (up to 350 lbs.)
• Assist in lowering residents to the floor during falls using proper procedures
• Use required safety equipment, including gait belts and mechanical lifts
• Perform tasks requiring good vision, hearing, and verbal communication

Join Americare Senior Living and lead with compassion while driving clinical excellence in our Skilled Nursing Community. Take the next step in your nursing leadership career and make a meaningful difference every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

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Advance Your Clinical Career in Senior Living

Are you a nurse or clinical professional looking for a meaningful role in senior living or long-term care ? At Americare, you'll combine clinical excellence with compassionate care.

Who We Are

• Leading senior living and healthcare provider serving multiple states
• 40+ years of experience in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing
• Values-driven culture built on RISING: Respect • Integrity • Servant Heart • Inspire • Nurture • Growth
• Nationally recognized workplace and care provider

Why Join Americare

• Deliver high-quality resident-centered clinical care
• Work with supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
• Opportunity to grow into leadership or specialty clinical roles
• Focus on quality outcomes, compliance, and patient safety
• Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation + bonus opportunities (role dependent)
• Daily pay access
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Free meals during shifts
• Recognition programs and career advancement pathways

Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.

Grow your clinical career in senior living with Americare. Apply today.