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Job Title: Registered Nurse – Director of Nursing (RN-DON)
Location: Plymouth, WI
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Variable Day Shift
Schedule: 8-hour shifts; on-call duties, including evenings and weekends
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $62.00 – $68.00/hr (Based on Experience)
Traveler: $66.00 – $71.00/hr (Based on Experience)
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Director of Nursing (RN-DON) to lead nursing department operations in a skilled nursing facility. The Director of Nursing will oversee resident care, nursing staff, regulatory compliance, and clinical quality to ensure effective department performance and positive resident outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current CPR certification.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical practices.
Nursing leadership and staff management skills.
Experience with regulatory compliance and quality improvement.
Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage staffing and operational responsibilities.
Availability for on-call duties, including evenings, weekends, and emergencies.
Previous Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Oversee nursing staff and daily department operations.
Ensure quality resident care and positive clinical outcomes.
Maintain regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and infection control programs.
Manage staffing, scheduling, and department budgets.
Hire, train, coach, and evaluate nursing personnel.
Collaborate with the Executive Director and healthcare team.
Ensure resident rights, safety, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.