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Diversicare of Batesville
Batesville, Mississippi

Director of Nursing Services Exempt

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Lead with Excellence as the Director of Nursing- RN at Diversicare!

Are you ready to take the helm of the nursing department and make a profound impact on the lives of patients and residents? Diversicare is seeking a passionate Director of Nursing to join our exceptional team, driving excellence in care and leadership.

Why Choose Diversicare

Leadership Opportunity: As our Director of Nursing (RN), you'll shape the quality of care and life for our residents, driving the nursing department forward while contributing to our facility's overarching mission.

Values-Driven Culture: At Diversicare, we embody trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation, and strong communication. As Director of Nursing (RN), you'll champion these values, fostering a workplace culture of excellence.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical/dental/vision coverage, a robust 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, vacation and sick time, long and short-term disability benefits, and more.

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Responsibilities

Administrative Leadership: Assume responsibility in the absence of the Administrator, implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance and collaborating with key stakeholders to maintain best practices.

Budget Management: Assist in preparing and administering the department budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Team Development: Recruit, coach, and evaluate nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Quality Improvement: Analyze and evaluate nursing services to enhance resident care, developing systems that promote resident well-being and functional independence.

Qualifications

RN License: Hold a current Registered Nurse license issued by the State Board of Nursing, with demonstrated managerial and administrative prowess.

Experience: Preferably possess experience in long-term care or working with geriatric populations, with at least two years of supervisory experience.

Organizational Skills: Proficient in organizing and planning programs, assigning personnel, and evaluating reports and data to drive quality improvement initiatives.

Diversicare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Diversicare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, age, or disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipStaff recruitmentStaff coachingRegulatory complianceGeriatric carePolicy implementationData analysisPersonnel managementStrategic planning

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 66% have no call, 76% 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 Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Batesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k
Median resident rent
$895/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Diversicare of Batesville

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation Time
Sick Time