Director of Nursing, RN (DON)

Otterbein SeniorLife•Jackson, MI

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible and accountable for the quality of nursing care provided to all residents on the campus. The role leads the nursing team and collaborates with other departments to ensure health care services comply with community policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and Otterbein’s mission and values. The DON is a key member of the leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. The position oversees day-to-day nursing department operations across three levels of care, ensures quality care is available around the clock, manages the nursing budget, and leads quality assurance and improvement efforts. The DON works with residents, families, responsible parties, physicians, pharmacists, other health care professionals, and suppliers to address resident needs and provide exceptional care and service.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Valid Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Strong clinical skills.
Effective communication and leadership skills.
Commitment to exceptional customer service.
Previous management experience.
Demonstrated alignment with Otterbein’s mission and values and a passion for serving others.

Nice To Haves

At least five years in a nursing leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality resident care around the clock by training, scheduling, directing, and supervising qualified and sufficient staff.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the nursing department across all three levels of care.
Develop and update policies and procedures for licensed areas.
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, other health care professionals, and suppliers to ensure exceptional care and service.
Work with residents, families, and responsible parties across the campus to address concerns, meet needs, and exceed expectations.
Assist and lead partners in effective resident assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Develop and implement systems to meet goals and address residents’ medical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Ensure the area, equipment, and supplies are neat, clean, safe, and used appropriately.
Ensure community and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and local and state regulations are followed.
Manage the nursing department budget.
Lead quality assurance and improvement efforts.
Coach and teach partners and work with them to create the Otterbein Experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits.
Vision and dental insurance.
Pet insurance.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues from day one.
Access to DailyPay, enabling access to up to 100% of earned wages daily.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for any field of study.
Tuition discounts through partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College.
Employee-sponsored crisis fund for unforeseen challenges.
Legal and identity theft protection.
Partner discounts for various products and services through Access Perks.
Access to personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work.
Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.