Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Medix Staffing Solutions

Director of Nursing

Career Insights for Director of Nursing

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Kentucky data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.

$112,812 / year median in Kentucky

+18% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Job Summary Seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead and oversee all nursing services operations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, lead quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of person-centered care. Key Responsibilities Direct and oversee all Nursing Services operations. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Department of Public Health requirements. Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Oversee resident assessments, care planning, nursing documentation, and clinical outcomes. Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment, retention, and employee development. Foster a culture of person-centered care, resident satisfaction, dignity, and respect. Oversee infection prevention and control programs. Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes. Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively. Ensure employee safety, staff education, orientation, and ongoing training requirements are met. Serve as a clinical resource and provide direct nursing support as needed. Support organizational goals and participate in committees, strategic initiatives, and community activities. Qualifications Active Mass RN license. 5 years of nursing leadership experience. Leadership experience as a Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or similar. Experience 5 years of nursing leadership experience. Leadership experience as a Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, or similar. First-time DON candidates may be considered if they have strong nurse management and staff development experience. Skills Background in staff development or nurse education combined with leadership responsibilities. Experience working with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, specialists, and families. • We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours. Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate. • As a job position within our Insurance division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing medical and confidential records, verifying financial information, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients