RN - Director of Nursing (DON) - 0824 NS #4

RN – Director of Nursing (DON)

Location: Steamboat, CO
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 8-Hour Days / Flexible Schedule
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with strong nursing leadership and management experience for a 13-week contract assignment.

Director of Nursing (DON) experience is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, clinical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills and be comfortable overseeing nursing operations and staff in a healthcare facility.

Requirements

• Current, active RN license.
• Previous nursing management or leadership experience required.
• Director of Nursing (DON) experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage staffing, clinical operations, and nursing personnel.

Schedule & On-Call Requirements

The Director of Nursing will participate in an on-call rotation Monday through Sunday, 5:00 PM–8:00 AM, including weekends.

• On-call compensation: $500/week.
• Call-back hours: Paid at the normal hourly rate.
• Schedule must provide appropriate coverage for the facility's night operations and allow the DON to be available onsite when required.
• Schedule flexibility is available within the following options, subject to facility coverage needs.

Option 1

• Two 12-hour shifts
• Two 8-hour shifts
• Four-day workweek

Option 2

• Monday & Wednesday: 4:00 AM–2:30 PM
• Two additional scheduled days: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Director of Nursing Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate nursing team members.
• Ensure high-quality resident care and oversee assessments, care plans, and clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and facility regulations.
• Support survey readiness and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Monitor quality measures, infection control, medication management, and performance-improvement programs.
• Develop and manage nursing staff schedules to ensure appropriate clinical coverage.
• Investigate incidents and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Address resident and family concerns professionally and effectively.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, administration, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Oversee nursing department operations, policies, procedures, and resource management.
• Promote a positive, safe, and collaborative nursing environment.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Nursing leadership and management
• Clinical expertise
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge
• Staff supervision and development
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical and operational decisions