Interim Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Interim Director of Nursing (DON) – Cortland, OH

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Type: Interim Assignment

Pay: $55–$60 per hour | $2,200–$2,400 per week based on a 40-hour workweek

Tobin & Associates is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Nursing for a client skilled nursing facility in Cortland, Ohio. This assignment is ideal for a hands-on nursing leader who can provide stability, support the nursing team, and maintain quality resident care during a leadership transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations and ensure safe, resident-centered care.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff.

• Manage staffing and scheduling in collaboration with facility leadership.

• Monitor clinical practices, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

• Support survey readiness, quality improvement initiatives, and plans of correction as needed.

• Oversee infection prevention practices and address clinical concerns promptly.

• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to support resident outcomes.

• Maintain clear communication with residents, families, staff, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license authorizing practice in Ohio.

• Previous Director of Nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

• Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, clinical operations, and survey processes.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly, assess priorities, and provide effective interim leadership.

• Prior interim leadership experience preferred.

Interested in Learning More?

Apply today or contact Noah Lafferty at View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work to discuss the assignment.

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