RN-DON - Sheboygan, WI - PTVP

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Director of Nursing (RN-DON)

Location: Sheboygan, WI
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Variable Day Shift
Schedule: 8-hour shifts; on-call duties may include evenings, weekends, and emergencies
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 the nursing department in a long-term care facility. The RN-DON will oversee clinical operations, nursing staff, resident care quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting effective department performance.

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.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

• 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

• Lead and supervise the nursing department.

• Ensure quality resident care and positive clinical outcomes.

• Maintain regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

• Oversee Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and infection control programs.

• Manage staffing, scheduling, and department budgets.

• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate nursing staff.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and healthcare team.

• Ensure resident rights, safety, and HIPAA compliance.