Director of Nursing (DON) - Salary $105000 - 140000

Leaderstat is working with a premier not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community located in Madison, Wisconsin that is looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the Skilled clinical team.

Our client is deeply rooted in their mission to provide compassionate care and holistic services to seniors, fostering a sense of community, purpose, and dignity.

As a Life Plan community, they offer a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, designed to meet the evolving needs of their residents.

Position Summary :

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department.

The DON will ensure that residents receive high-quality, person-centered care while upholding the organization’s mission and values.

This position requires a compassionate leader with strong clinical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to inspire and manage a dedicated team of nursing professionals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, develop, and manage the nursing staff to ensure quality care and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain the community's mission-driven focus, emphasizing faith-based care principles.
• Oversee clinical care planning, assessment, and delivery of services in skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care settings.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including but not limited to CMS, DHS, and OSHA guidelines.
• Monitor and manage the budget for the nursing department, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting ongoing staff education and development.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and staff, promoting a welcoming and respectful community environment.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide clinical leadership in decision-making.
• Ensure proper documentation, charting, and communication with healthcare providers, residents, and their families.
• Stay current with best practices in nursing care, senior living trends, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications :

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin (also open to Compact license and willingness to obtain Wisconsin)
• BSN required; MSN or healthcare administration experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of skilled nursing leadership experience
• Knowledge of not-for-profit and faith-based senior living operations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for skilled nursing and memory care services.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, mission-focused, and committed to providing person-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and other community leaders.

What We Offer :

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive, faith-based work environment rooted in compassion and respect.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and their families.

If you are a compassionate leader with a passion for senior care and are looking to make a difference in a mission-driven, not-for-profit community, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply :

Please submit your resume to Beth Trevethan Keener at [email protected], or call 614-505-3621.

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