Director of Nursing

Registered Nurse Top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN)Full-Time

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Full-Time · on-site
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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Iowa City, IA 52245Position Type: Full TimeAt Campbell Street, you’ll find purpose, growth, and a team that has your back. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive – personally and professionally, while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re ready to be part of a team that truly cares – we’re ready for you.

ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET Great Place to Work® Certified Same-Day Pay + Flexible Scheduling 401(k) Match + Certification Reimbursement Mission: Developing Exceptional People Who Drive Extraordinary Care SMART Values: Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency Extra Perks Referral Bonus opportunities for ALL positions Succession planning – true career growth planning & opportunities Annual leadership development summits Scholarship opportunities POSITION SUMMARY The DON leads and manages the nursing department and is ultimately accountable to ensure the highest quality nursing care is received by residents.

The DON interprets nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services to support the provision of nursing care and delegated medical care.

All work is performed and guided by the Residents’ Bill of Rights and abides by the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. The major challenges of this position are the recruitment and retention of qualified licensed and non-licensed personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Oversee hiring, terminating and development of nursing staff.

Monitors job performance and performance evaluations of nursing staff, completes performance evaluations of Assistant Director of Nursing Services, Restorative Care Coordinator, Care Plan Coordinator, Medical Records Clerk, Nurse Supervisors, all Nursing Direct Care Partners and recommends employee promotions and terminations to the Administrator.

Monitors ongoing staff development programs for all nursing personnel. Monitors the staffing levels of various nursing sections; directs staff rotations and reschedules personnel to meet increased or decreased nursing service demands.

Develops nursing service objectives, policies and procedures and directs their implementation. Continuously monitors Federal and State guidelines and requirements; revises departmental procedures accordingly. Recommends in-service educational programs geared to the specialized needs of geriatric patients.

Functions as a liaison between the elders, their families, staff, and the public - responding to inquiries and providing information on nursing care and services and may screen prospective elders to assure that staff has the ability to provide the care needed.

Assures that there is compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and elder assessments. monitors the quality of care provided to elders with dementia and assists in the assessment process for admission to and exit from the unit.

This position also monitors the success of the Restorative Care Program in providing restorative nursing that maximizes each elder’s existing abilities. This position collaborates with contract therapy companies to enhance the quality of care for the elderly.

This position assists with the preparation of the Departmental annual budget and maintains the operating budgets for personnel and medical equipment and makes budget recommendations to the purchase of such equipment.

The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for overseeing and implementing infection control, pharmaceutical and physical/chemical restraint policies, and procedures, and assures that committee recommendations are carried out.

SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT Manages, supervises, and evaluates nursing practices, articulates expectations, and provides corrective guidance as needed. Prioritizes work assignments consistent with level of staff available and resident care acuity. Ensures proper staffing level, working as staff nurse if needed.

Ensures duties re complete, following up with delegated tasks and reviews departing staff reports. Provides nursing reports to staff regarding daily resident care needs and significant changes in condition. Maintains knowledge of disaster procedures and implements if needed.

Promptly reports and documents incidents and errors involving residents, staff, visitors, or self.

Benefits

At Campbell Street, we believe in taking care of our employees just as they care for others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth. Whether you're looking for great insurance options, financial security, or educational support, we’ve got you covered. Our

Benefits

Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance Policy + Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan Same-Day Pay Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) At Campbell Street, your well-being, growth, and financial future matter—join us and experience the support you deserve!

Important Notice: Campbell Street will never ask candidates to pay for job placement, training, or provide banking or financial information during the hiring process.

If you receive an unsolicited offer or interview request that seems suspicious, please contact us directly at adekkers@campbellstreetsl.com to verify its legitimacy.

Campbell Street provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Current Registration as a Registered Nurse for the state in which the facility is located.

Current Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care Preferred Three years of experience in skilled nursing and/or assisted living community.

Significant critical care and operations management experience Required Skills and Abilities Strong understanding of skilled nursing standards of care Strong understanding of federal and state regulations including Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement rules Very high level of professionalism Excellent communication skills Compassionate leadership qualities Strong critical thinking skills and adaptability Leadership; achieves established goals through inspiration and loyalty of staff.

Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family High emotional intelligence (EQ) Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding. Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read, write, and understand English.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing leads the nursing department to ensure high-quality resident care while managing staff recruitment, retention, and performance. They are responsible for interpreting nursing policies, overseeing clinical operations, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current CPR certification. At least three years of experience in skilled nursing or assisted living, along with strong operations management skills, is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipStaff managementRegulatory complianceGeriatric careBudget management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing at Iowa City Rehab and Health Care Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 584 active Nursing Administration (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 60% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 40 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN)

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Living in Iowa City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,270/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Iowa City, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Iowa City Rehab and Health Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Des Moines, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance Policy + Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
Same-Day Pay
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)