Director Of Nursing | DON
Listed compensation
$85k–$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Director of Nursing | DON | LPN or RN
Are you a Director of Nursing | DON seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking health care rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!
- Tutera Senior Living & Health Care supports our Nurse Leaders by providing:
- A superior DON mentorship program to empower you to take ownership of your personal and professional development, improve quality of care, and immerse yourself in a culture of learning
- Tuition reimbursement to support your clinical expertise and leadership skills development
- A network of professionals to assist and guide you in your new role
- A 5-Star DON Orientation Program consisting of welcome gifts, in person training with the Regional Nurse, virtual leadership training with CEU opportunities by senior nurse management, and more
- What Will You Do in This Role?
As a Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and the total needs of the residents. You will also be responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directing the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care. In the absence of the Administrator, you will assume responsibility for center operations.
Do You Have What It Takes?
- A fire and passion for working with seniors
- A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state in which you are practicing
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school preferred
- Prior experience in an LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required
- Two years of experience in a nurse supervisory role required
- Professional image in both appearance and behavior
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best health care rockstar they can be!
Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.
Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.
- INDOPS
- INDCLIN
Benefits
- How Can You Benefit?
- Advanced Pay
Financial Literacy Classes
- Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
- Child Care Discount
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) for Eligible Locations
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Exclusive Tutera Perks
- Tutera University
- Advancement Opportunities
- Free AAPACN Membership
- Job ID
- 2026-22075
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the administration and management of nursing services to ensure high-quality care for residents. This role includes 24-hour supervision of the nursing department and assuming operational responsibility for the center in the absence of the Administrator.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed LPN or RN with at least two years of experience in a nurse supervisory role. Prior experience in an LTC, SNF, AL, or MC setting is required, and an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Long-Term Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 55% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$95k | Nursing Leadership median $119k (middle half $100k–$135k)114 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$100k in purchasing power | Kansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nursing leadership listings in Kansas | 77 active | 5,744 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 55% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US registered nurse listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Long-Term Care Nursing RN listings | 30 in the last 30 days | 20 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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