Director of Nursing - $5,000 retention bonus

Dungarvin • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Nursing leads nursing services across Indiana, overseeing clinical programs, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and staff development to ensure quality care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role partners with operational leaders and healthcare providers to strengthen clinical practices, monitor outcomes, promote compassionate person-centered care, and drive continuous improvement. The position includes quarterly site visits throughout Indiana, some overnight travel, and on-call leadership as needed. The stated schedule is typically 8 AM–5 PM CST, and the work environment is onsite/hybrid in Indianapolis, with onsite work 2–3 days per month.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Unencumbered Indiana RN license or compact recognition.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Annual negative TB screening.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• At least 5 years of IDD nursing experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of medication administration, RN delegation, aspiration and seizure protocols, behavioral health, infection control, wound care, chronic disease management, and person-centered care.
• Familiarity with Indiana and federal ICF/IID, Medicaid Waiver, HIPAA/HITECH, BDDS/IDOH incident reporting, and Adult Protective Services requirements.
• Ability to develop nursing teams, oversee quality assurance, and manage budgets, staffing, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Ability to teach and proctor Med Core A & B training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic health record systems such as Therap.

Nice To Haves

• ICF/IID, group home, or regulated residential healthcare experience.
• Experience mentoring clinical leaders, developing nursing training, and leading process improvements.
• Experience with clinical audits, survey readiness, corrective actions, incident management, and quality improvement.
• Experience with EHRs, workforce management systems, and clinical reporting tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff through coaching, performance management, hiring, orientation, competency training, and Med Core A & B instruction.
• Oversee Indiana nursing services, including assessments, medication management, quality assurance, and individualized health risk planning.
• Ensure compliance with Indiana regulations, ICF standards, and organizational policies.
• Manage audits, incident reviews, corrective actions, and monitoring for medically fragile individuals.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and healthcare partners to improve clinical outcomes, strengthen practices, and support initiatives.
• Provide on-call leadership for urgent clinical needs.

Benefits

• Starting compensation of $90,000 and a $5,000 retention bonus.
• 401(k) with employer match after one year of service.
• PTO that increases with tenure and PTO donation options.
• Medical, dental, vision, pet, and supplemental insurance.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• National brand discounts.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Nationwide internal job mobility opportunities.
• Company-provided equipment and monthly cellphone stipend.
• Mileage reimbursement of $0.45 per mile.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree