Director of Nursing
About The Position
Vera French is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to serve as Director of Nursing (DON) for our Residential Care Facility for Persons with Mental Illness and related residential/outreach programs, including Sheridan Springs, Pine Meadows, and Supported Community Living. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for an RN who is passionate about behavioral health, person-centered care, staff development, and helping individuals living with mental illness thrive. The DON guides nursing services, supports direct care teams, strengthens clinical practices, and partners with leadership to ensure high-quality, compliant, compassionate care. This position reports to the Residential Care Facilities Administrator.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
- Current Iowa RN license and CPR certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
- Psychiatric nursing and leadership/administrative experience strongly preferred
- Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Lead nursing services for residential programs serving adults with mental illness.
- Supervise, coach, and support nursing and direct support staff.
- Strengthen nursing policies, procedures, staff education, and quality practices.
- Promote safe, dignified, recovery-focused care in collaboration with residential, clinical, and community partners.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution and match
- Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment program for eligible employees
- Supplemental critical illness, accident, life, and short-term disability options
- Paid time off, including holidays, sick time, and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
