Director of Nursing
Compensation
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Job Description
Sandy Health and Rehab - Sandy, Utah
Sandy Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.
As Director of Nursing, you will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing long-term care facilities, and as directed by the Administrator.
If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Sandy Health and Rehab may be the right fit for you.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain the nursing programs and activities
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives, and philosophies
- Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services
Implement Plans of Action to Correct Deficiencies
- Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance program
- Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans
- Develop and implement a nursing services organization structure
- Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies
- Create, submit reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning operations of the department Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility
- Inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort to rooms
- Monitor residents' treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care
Review nurses' notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to residents' treatment, medications, and conditions
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating nursing services personnel
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Up to $500 per month in nursing school tuition reimbursement
What We're Looking For
- Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed in (State)
- Minimum associate's degree in nursing. Bachelor's degree highly preferred
- Minimum one year of successful nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility
- Genuine love & concern for the geriatric population!
- Extraordinary attention-to-detail, capable of directing other people and managing schedules
- Excellent communication skills, expert at working cooperatively as a member of team
- Flexible and decisive, responding quickly in high-pressure situations and completing work in a timely, accurate manner
- Solid basic computer skills
Why Us
Our nurses care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.
If you're an experienced Director of Nursing who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - we're actively interviewing.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will plan, organize, and direct the operations of the Nursing Services Department in compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsibilities include managing nursing programs, overseeing staff recruitment and performance, and ensuring high-quality care for residents.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of an associate's degree and at least one year of leadership experience in a long-term care facility. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to geriatric care are essential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 64% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership RN median $113k (middle half $97k–$135k)120 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Utah index 98.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nursing leadership listings in Utah | 40 active | 5,691 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 64% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US registered nurse listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Leadership RN listings | 163 in the last 30 days | 185 the 30 days before (−12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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