Director of Nursing (DON)
Location: Greater Cincinnati / Hamilton, OH
Industry: Healthcare – Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift Leadership
Compensation: Starting at $95,000 + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Employment Type: Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
A respected, mission-driven post-acute rehabilitation organization is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations within a highly regarded rehabilitation community.
This role provides the opportunity to shape clinical culture, develop nursing leaders, improve quality outcomes, and drive operational excellence while maintaining a resident-centered approach to care.
What You'll Do
- Lead all nursing operations across the facility
- Develop and mentor RNs, LPNs, MDS Nurses, STNAs, and support staff
- Drive exceptional resident and family satisfaction
- Manage staffing, scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and retention
- Ensure survey readiness and regulatory compliance
- Oversee nursing budgets and departmental financial performance
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives and corrective action planning
- Manage admissions screening for clinical appropriateness
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership teams
- Develop and update nursing policies and procedures
- Audit nursing practices and ensure adherence to standards
- Drive workforce engagement, accountability, and performance improvement
What You'll Need
- Active Ohio RN License
- Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program
- BSN Preferred
- Minimum 5 years nursing experience
- Leadership experience within long-term care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or post-acute settings preferred
- Working knowledge of CMS and Ohio regulations
- Budget and operational management experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- EMR experience (PointClickCare, EPIC, or similar strongly preferred)
Why This Role
This role offers the chance to lead within an established nonprofit organization where leadership directly influences resident outcomes, employee engagement, and organizational success. The successful candidate will receive meaningful authority, executive visibility, and long-term growth opportunities while serving a mission that genuinely impacts lives.