Director of Nursing

Campbell Street • Iowa City, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Campbell Street is seeking an experienced, driven, and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead its nursing team in Iowa City, Iowa. The DON provides leadership, management, and clinical oversight of the nursing department, ensuring safe, compassionate, person-centered resident care in accordance with state and federal regulations, clinical standards, and resident rights. The role works closely with the Administrator and Campbell Street's clinical and operational leadership.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, nursing staff recruitment and retention, staffing effectiveness, employee development, infection prevention, and quality assurance initiatives. The successful candidate brings extensive long-term care (LTC) and skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to assess departmental needs, set priorities, implement practical solutions, and build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Campbell Street offers a newly implemented DON onboarding process, organizational support from clinical, operations, human resources, and talent acquisition teams, and leadership development resources intended to help the incoming leader establish priorities and succeed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa, in good standing.
• Extensive experience in long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing facility (SNF), or a comparable post-acute care setting.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience, including staff supervision, clinical oversight, and nursing operations.
• Strong working knowledge of skilled nursing standards of care and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain required certification.
• Ability to evaluate clinical situations, identify risks, and make sound decisions that prioritize resident safety.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, assess departmental needs, and implement effective solutions.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, motivate, and retain nursing professionals.
• Willingness to take ownership, address performance concerns, and follow through on commitments.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust, navigate difficult conversations, and work effectively with diverse personalities.
• Ability to remain composed, resilient, and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to ethical decision-making, transparency, resident rights, and Campbell Street's SMART Values.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or another nursing leadership role within a skilled nursing environment.
• Experience with survey preparation, regulatory compliance, QAPI, and clinical performance improvement.
• Experience improving staffing stability, employee retention, and clinical outcomes.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, staffing plans, and operational performance.
• Specialized clinical experience in wound care, dementia care, infection prevention, restorative nursing, or complex resident care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations to ensure safe, effective, individualized resident care.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, resident assessments, care plans, documentation, and changes in condition to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and Iowa state regulations, licensing requirements, and clinical policies and procedures.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives, including identifying opportunities, implementing corrective actions, and improving resident outcomes.
• Oversee infection prevention and control, medication management, restorative nursing, dementia care, and other applicable clinical programs.
• Maintain survey readiness and coordinate responses to deficiencies, corrective action plans, and follow-up monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care and resident satisfaction.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and retention efforts for licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Monitor staffing levels and resident acuity to maintain appropriate nursing coverage and continuity of care.
• Develop strategies to improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, and strengthen staffing stability.
• Provide feedback, performance evaluations, and development opportunities for nursing staff.
• Identify educational needs and ensure staff maintain appropriate competencies, certifications, and required training.
• Provide hands-on clinical leadership and support when necessary to maintain quality care and department operations.
• Partner with the Administrator and organizational leadership to establish clinical priorities, departmental goals, and measurable performance expectations.
• Evaluate department processes and implement improvements that support efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee nursing department budgets, staffing resources, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting, and appropriate follow-up on incidents, accidents, medication errors, and changes in resident condition.
• Coordinate with other departments and external healthcare providers to support effective operations and resident care.
• Maintain emergency preparedness and ensure nursing personnel understand and follow established emergency procedures.
• Model Campbell Street's SMART Values and build trust through follow-through and transparent communication.
• Address challenges proactively, make informed decisions, and take ownership of departmental performance.
• Foster a supportive workplace with clear expectations and resident-centered decisions.
• Use Campbell Street's onboarding resources and organizational partnerships to establish priorities and build a foundation for long-term success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, with additional voluntary coverage available.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Same-day pay.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Certification reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Leadership development and succession planning resources.
• Newly implemented DON onboarding process and support from clinical and operational leadership.
• Annual leadership development summits.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Referral bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director