Clinical Director of Nursing (DON)

Full-Time | Director of Nursing / DON

Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more. *Same Day Pay Available*

The Difference You’ll Make

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse for our Clinical Director of Nursing (DON) position who is ready to provide strong clinical leadership and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, families, and team members. In this role, you will lead nursing services at the Saint Therese/St. Mary of the Woods campus in Avon, Ohio, helping to ensure the highest standards of quality care while fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

- Lead with purpose: As Director of Nursing (DON), you will provide vision, leadership, and direction for the Nursing Department, creating an environment where residents receive exceptional care and team members can thrive.

- Champion resident-centered care: Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure every resident receives compassionate, personalized, and high-quality care.

- Turn quality into action: Use quality assurance programs, data, and facility committees to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective strategies that enhance resident outcomes.

- Set the standard for excellence: Foster a culture where the highest standards of clinical quality, safety, and resident well-being are consistently upheld.

- Empower your team: As Director of Nursing (DON), you will support and develop nursing staff while promoting the Saint Therese’s Mission, policies, and commitment to excellence in senior care.

- Lead with confidence and accountability: Apply professional expertise to navigate regulations, policies, and day-to-day decisions that support outstanding care and a successful nursing operation.

Minimum Qualifications

- Successful completion of an approved nursing program for Registered Nurses (RN)

- Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in Ohio and in good standing.

- Experienced as a health care leader or Director of Nursing for at least five years, specifically in housing, skilled nursing, home care, clinical and/or acute care setting.

- Knowledge of legal and regulatory healthcare requirements of a skilled nursing environment

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

- Certification as a Geriatric Nurse desired

Rewards That Support You

- Competitive pay with credit for experience

- Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)

- HSA / FSA options

- Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)

- PTO and sick time

- 403(b) with employer match

- Tuition discounts and scholarships

- PSLF Eligible Employer

- Employee discount program

- Pet insurance (yes, really)

- Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)

- Career growth opportunities

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a welcoming, faith-based community focused on whole-person wellness. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our St. Mary of the Woods community includes 129 independent living and assisted living residences, along with 50 skilled and transitional care units, supported by strong community partnerships, enrichment programming, and a focus on holistic well-being and connection.

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

If you are ready to grow your career as a Registered Nurse while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you. Apply today!

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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