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Whitewater, Kansas

Director of Nursing - DON

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$83k

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Wheat State Manor - Whitewater, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $68949.57 - $83036.04Salary, Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse) Wheat State Manor | Whitewater, KS Job Summary Wheat State Manor is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to lead our nursing team as Director of Nursing Services.

This leadership role oversees nursing operations, supervises clinical staff, and ensures high-quality resident care in our skilled nursing community. The ideal Registered Nurse will have strong leadership skills, knowledge of skilled nursing facility regulations, and a passion for resident-centered care.

Join Wheat State Manor and help foster a culture of compassion, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Duties and

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing operations and ensure quality resident care at Wheat State Manor. Develop and monitor individualized care plans in compliance with federal and state regulations and Medicare requirements. Supervise, train, and evaluate nursing staff while promoting professional development.

Monitor clinical documentation, medical records, and HIPAA compliance. Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Conduct audits and support quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote resident health, safety, and well-being.

Manage nursing department staffing and daily operations. Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment. Join Our Team! At Wheat State Manor, our nursing leaders make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and staff.

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse ready to lead with compassion and professionalism, we encourage you to apply for our Director of Nursing Services position and become part of the Wheat State Manor team.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas. Previous nursing leadership or nursing administration experience required. Experience supervising nursing staff in a healthcare or skilled nursing facility.

Knowledge of resident care planning, clinical documentation, and healthcare regulations. Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and Medicare requirements. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to quality care and resident well-being.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees nursing operations, supervises clinical staff, and ensures high-quality resident care in compliance with federal and state regulations. They are responsible for managing care plans, clinical documentation, and fostering a positive, resident-centered work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas and possess previous nursing leadership or administration experience. Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems, healthcare regulations, and staff supervision is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical operationsEMR systemsStaff trainingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 49 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 65% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
16%
CME allowance
16%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Whitewater

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$908/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Wichita, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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