Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as a Traveling Interim DON. This role provides on-site nursing leadership during transitions, rapid-turnaround needs, regulatory situations, or emergent vacancies. The ideal candidate thrives in change, communicates clearly, and can quickly assess and stabilize clinical systems in a skilled nursing environment.
Duties
- Serve as the acting Director of Nursing during interim assignments.
- Provide leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality resident care.
- Assess facility systems, workflows, compliance status, and staffing needs.
- Lead survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and corrective action planning.
- Maintain communication with the Administrator and Regional Nurse Consultant.
- Ensure adherence to CMS and state-specific regulations.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of nursing department leaders.
- Implement strong clinical standards, audits, QAPI, and quality measure systems.
- Model professionalism, accountability, and problem solving.
Experience
- Active RN license (state-specific or multistate compact).
- 2–3 years of DON or ADON-level leadership required.
- Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and survey processes.
- Ability to travel regionally with short notice.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong critical thinking and prioritization abilities.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Travel reimbursement (mileage or flight).
- Company-paid lodging during assignments.
- Flexible scheduling between assignments.
- Support from regional clinical leadership.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
Your career. Your choice. Welcome to the team.
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