Director of Nursing (DON) - Dearborn Heights

Optalis Healthcare

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Communication Skills, Director of Nursing (DON), Geriatrics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Long-Term Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
POSTED
6 days ago

NOW HIRING: Director of Nursing (RN) 

Dearborn Heights - Optalis Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Location: 26001 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI, 48127

Leadership That Makes a Difference | Skilled Nursing Leadership

Ready to Lead with Purpose, Passion, and Power?
We’re searching for a rockstar Director of Nursing (DON) to take the reins at one of our elite Skilled Nursing Facilities. If you're a Registered Nurse with a solid LTC background and a heart for both people and performance—this is the career move you’ve been waiting for.

‍️ What You’ll Be Doing (aka Your Superpowers)

  • Leading your nursing team like a champ—RN, LPN, CNA—you roll up your sleeves and set the tone from the floor to the boardroom.

  • Balancing people and paperwork: care plans, hospital discharges, satisfaction surveys, audits—you’ve got the head and heart to juggle it all.

  • Running meetings with residents, families, physicians, and staff with empathy and excellence.

  • Inspiring a culture of quality care, strong teamwork, and resident-first mentality.

  • Staying sharp on Michigan State and Federal skilled nursing regulations (you’re the compliance compass!).

  • Advocating for your residents—because every concern deserves your full attention.

  • Using data, reports, and insights to make smart decisions and drive positive outcomes.

 What You Bring to the Table

  • A current Michigan RN license, in good standing (non-negotiable).

  • Prior leadership experience—ADON, Nurse Manager, Unit Supervisor? We want it.

  • Strong LTC/geriatric care knowledge with a rehab/restorative mindset.

  • Leadership skills that bring calm to chaos and confidence to the team.

  • Solid communication skills (written, verbal, and a little humor doesn’t hurt).

  • Comfortable with basic tech and EMR—we’ll teach the rest.

  • Able to meet health, drug screening, background, and physical exam requirements.

What We Bring to You

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  • An inclusive, supportive leadership team that has your back

  • Benefits that make life better: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with employer contributions

  • A facility culture that believes in teamwork, kindness, and doing the right thing


About the Company

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Optalis Healthcare