Director of Nursing | Skilled Nursing

Director of Nursing | Skilled Nursing

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we’re dedicated to enriching lives — both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you’ll find it here. We’ll help you learn, support your success, and surround you with people who believe in service, community, respect, and making a meaningful difference every day.

Pay Range

* $107,000 - 120,000 per year

* Pay is based on experience and applicable licensure

Employment Type & Schedule

* Full-Time

* On-call Rotation

Why Join Resthaven?

* No Mandatory Overtime (No Mandation)

* Agency-Free Care Teams

* NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance for full-time employees

* Free On-Site Clinic – Convenient access to healthcare

* Tuition Reimbursement – Eligible after just 6 months of employment

* Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a team centered around purpose, compassion, and community

* Career Growth & Advancement – Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within the organization

* Meaningful Work Every Day – Build relationships and make a lasting difference in the lives of residents

Essential Responsibilities

* Hire, direct, assign, monitor, evaluate, train, and supervise the work activities of nursing staff. Define, develop, adapt and maintain the standards of nursing practice within the facility, while implementing the total nursing care program in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

* Ensure adequate staffing levels to provide the care, supervision, monitoring, and documentation required to meet each resident’s needs and monitoring of staffing ratios.

* Assist with investigating and resolving complaints from residents, resident’s families, staff, and physicians.

* Develop and monitor the budget and ensure appropriate financial activities for the nursing department.

* Responsible for collaborating with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved resident care and staff development.

* Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services within the goals of the facility.

* Serve as spokesperson for nursing matters and represents facility with professional nursing and related organizations.

* Participates in appropriate meetings and committees.

* Responsible for managing and directing the QAPI committee and process.

* Assist with Licensure and Certification survey process including investigating incidents and following reporting requirements, pre-survey preparation, during survey management, and post-survey plan of correction creating and completion.

Education, Training, Experience

* Possession of a current license from the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse.

* A minimum of five years of nursing supervisory and / or management experience in the senior living industry.

* Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, methods, and principles.

* Ability to supervise, direct, and organize the work of assigned staff.

* Effective organizational skills

* Effective written and verbal communication skills.

* Knowledge of computer programs and software.

Required Licenses, Registration, and/or Certifications

* Possession of a current license from the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse.