Director of Nursing (DON)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC • Pine Knot, KY

26d

About The Position

The Director of Nursing manages the overall operations of the Nursing Department at Signature HealthCARE of McCreary County Rehab & Wellness Center, a 60-bed facility providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The role ensures nursing services comply with company policies, nursing practice standards, and governmental regulations while supporting excellent resident care. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized, understands policies and regulations, and is passionate about supporting and training stakeholders to provide high-quality resident care.

The Director of Nursing plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs nursing services and programs in accordance with applicable rules and guidelines. The role also coordinates and approves resident interdisciplinary plans of care and ensures accurate completion of required admission, transfer, discharge, assessment, and care-planning documentation.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in good standing with a required current state license.
• At least five years of experience in a long-term care and/or acute care setting.
• At least two years of management or supervisory experience.
• Current, active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with company policies, nursing practice standards, and governmental regulations to maintain excellent care of residents.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department and its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care facilities.
• Assist with developing and approve the final Interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each resident in coordination with the physician, Medical Director, nursing staff, and outside consultants, including nursing, dietary, pharmacy, and therapy professionals.
• Confirm accurate completion of forms and reports for resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including the nursing portion of the PAE, Initial Nursing Assessment, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Resident Care Plan, and Annual MDS.

Benefits

• Base pay plus quarterly bonus opportunity up to 24% annually.
• Work-life-balance PTO program.
• Regional support.
• Clinical growth tracks available.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• First Stop Health virtual healthcare.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k).
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday incentive pay.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts with select universities.
• Student debt assistance for eligible SNF RNs and LPNs.
• Uniform allowance.
• Partner Perks discount program.
• Perfect Attendance Program.
• Pay advance and next-day pay.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Support through VitalLink and the Signature Inspire Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed