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St. Camillus
Director of Nursing Services-Skilled Nursing
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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.
$123,709 / year median in Wisconsin
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Director of Nursing Services-Skilled Nursing St. Camillus Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time From $100,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Skilled nursing facility experience Long-term care regulations Operations management Electronic health records (EHR) management RN License Quality of care (regulatory compliance area) Expense management BLS Certification Licensed Nursing Home Administrator Employee relationship building Long-term care facility experience Team development Bachelor of Science in Nursing Relationship management Regulatory readiness in healthcare Bachelor's degree in nursing Clinical team leadership Productivity software Legal compliance Full Job Description Lead Clinical Excellence. Inspire Teams. Enhance Resident Care. St. Camillus is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our skilled nursing clinical team. This key leadership position oversees nursing operations, medical records, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and the delivery of exceptional resident-centered care. The Director of Nursing partners closely with organizational leadership to ensure clinical excellence, positive survey outcomes, staff development, and outstanding resident experiences. What You'll Do As the Director of Nursing, you will: Provide strategic and operational leadership for Nursing Services and Medical Records. Direct and support nursing leadership staff, including RN Nurse Managers, RN Supervisors, Health Unit Coordinators, and Medical Records personnel. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care throughout the skilled nursing community. Lead quality improvement initiatives and use data-driven decision-making to improve resident outcomes. Guide the organization through state and federal surveys and maintain regulatory compliance. Develop, coach, and mentor nursing leaders to strengthen clinical expertise and leadership effectiveness. Partner with Human Resources and executive leadership to recruit, retain, and develop a highly qualified nursing team. Support staff education and professional development programs. Assist with departmental budgeting, resource allocation, and expense management. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, communication, and resident-centered care. Provide nursing administrative leadership and maintain 24-hour nursing oversight through on-call responsibilities. QualificationsRequired Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program. Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. Current CPR Certification. Minimum of five (5) years of clinical management experience or two (2) years of Director of Nursing experience in a skilled nursing setting. Demonstrated success leading teams in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment. Strong understanding of nursing administration, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement practices. Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic clinical documentation systems. Preferred Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license. Proven record of positive survey results and improved clinical quality outcomes. Why Join St. Camillus? At St. Camillus, we are committed to creating an environment where residents thrive and employees feel valued. You'll join a mission-driven organization that emphasizes compassion, excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.