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Director of Nursing

LeaderStat
Prairie, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Rural Skilled Nursing Facility in Eastern Oregon , nestled beautifully between Malheur and Umatilla National Forests , is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN in OR) who has previously held a supervisory / clinical leadership role in a SNF setting and who is interested in advancing to the Director of Nursing Services (DNS, DON) position.

This SNF is partnered with a hospital and provides lower acuity skilled nursing and long term care. This property is small, offering an ideal location for an Oregon RN who wants to launch themselves into a top leadership position and gain first hand experience to nurture their career and advance further over time.

Directors of Nursing are responsible for leading and supervising a nursing unit.

This position is ultimately responsible, and accountable, for the nursing care received by residents. The DON here will report to the Nursing Home Administrator.

Specifically, Director of Nursing job duties include :

  • Directing the nursing program, including implementing new policies and procedures when necessary
  • Overseeing hiring, firing, and development of nursing staff
  • Communicating with families, residents, and physicians as needed
  • Developing a business plan and budget for the nursing unit
  • Participating in creating resident care plans and ensuring they are followed
  • Ensuring the nursing unit is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations

Director of Nursing jobs require a candidate who has significant critical care and operations management experience, a strong understanding of skilled nursing standards of care, and federal and state regulations including Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement rules. A high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, and compassionate leadership qualities are must-haves. Candidates must be able to think critically, and adapt quickly to new situations. As a clinical leader, the Director of Nursing will hold accountable any care provider in the community.

Ideal candidates will enjoy :

  • Earning competitive pay in the $85K to $131K range (
  • with the top end being reserved for RNs with long tenure & a track record of success as a SNF DON including strong survey results, team mentoring & retention, and resident satisfaction
  • Receiving full and generous benefits including Health / Vision / Dental insurance, 401K with a match, Life insurance, household Air Ambulance membership, gym memberships and more.
  • The above pay package is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of factors can influence your total pay.
  • If needed, Relocation Assistance is available for the top candidate
  • Ideal candidates will bring :

  • Registered Nurse license in the state of Oregon ( RN in OR )
  • Previous experience as a clinical leader / manager at least 6 months
  • Knowledge of Skilled Nursing Facility regulations both State and Federal
  • Stable tenure in prior jobs
  • Measurable track record of success as shown through Survey results, stable staff retention rates, high or increased census numbers, etc.
  • Upbeat and encouraging leadership style with clear communication of expectations & ability to mentor / educate and grow future leaders
  • Affinity for seniors & desire to see them well cared for and served
  • This is a great opportunity, and if you see yourself described here I'd love to share the details and let you take a shot at it!

    APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration!

    If you have questions, please reach out to Alexis Bartlebaugh at abartlebaugh@leaderstat.com, or 614-896-8924.

    Key words : Skilled Nursing Facility, SNF, Long Term Care, LTC, Director of Nursing, DON, DNS, Rehab, Clinical Services, Nurse Management, RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing Home

    LeaderStat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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