Director of Nursing (DON)

Lodge Nursing & Rehab Center
A Caring Place Healthcare Group Facility

Are you an experienced nursing leader ready to take full ownership of clinical operations? Do you thrive in a role where you can mentor teams, drive quality outcomes, and ensure the highest standards of care? Caring Place Healthcare Group is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department and elevate resident care.

Why Choose Caring Place Healthcare Group?

• Supportive & Engaged Leadership – You’re not just an employee.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your career with ongoing training and development.
• A Company That Cares – Family-owned and committed to compassion, respect, and exceptional resident care.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Full-time team members are eligible to enroll in: 
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 
  • Life Insurance and short- and long-term disability. 
  • PTO accrued each pay period, and a paid birthday PTO day
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• All within a supportive, values-driven culture rooted in our passion. People Caring For And About People.
  

Your Role as a Director of Nursing (DON):

• Lead, plan, and oversee daily operations of the nursing department
• Supervise nursing staff including RNs, LPNs, CMAs, and CNAs
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and facility regulations
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
• Monitor quality of care and implement performance improvement initiatives
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of nursing staff
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to the nursing team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary departments to ensure coordinated, resident-centered care
• Maintain regulatory readiness and lead state survey processes
• Foster a positive, supportive, and accountable care environment

What We're Looking For:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 5 years of long-term care nursing experience, including leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical standards
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and team development skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Compassionate, resident-focused leadership approach

Your Next Step Starts Here!
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Caring Place Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status