Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$90k

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Job Description

Join The Friendship Home in Audubon, IA, as our Full-Time Director of Nursing, where you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a nurturing and respectful environment.

You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Seize the opportunity to make a difference every day within a community-focused organization that values integrity and dedication.

What would you do as a Director of Nursing

As the Full-Time Director of Nursing at The Friendship Home, you will oversee the nursing staff and resident care, ensuring our commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of service. Your role includes collaborating with families, outside providers, and vendors to enhance the quality of care we deliver. You will actively participate in meetings, engaging with other managers to align our strategies and enhance operational efficiency.

This position offers a unique opportunity to foster meaningful relationships while promoting a heart-driven culture that prioritizes the well-being and dignity of our residents. Your leadership will be essential in cultivating an environment that inspires both staff and residents, reinforcing our core values of faith, respect, and integrity.

Knowledge and Skills Required for the Position Are

RN degree with long term care experience in a skilled nursing setting. Point Click Care beneficial.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we're excited to meet you!

*Pre-employment background check and drug screen required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees nursing staff and resident care while ensuring excellence in service delivery. They collaborate with families, providers, and vendors to enhance care quality and align operational strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an RN degree and possess experience in long-term care within a skilled nursing setting. Proficiency with Point Click Care is considered beneficial for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipResident care managementStaff supervisionStrategic planningCollaborationRegulatory compliance

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Registered Nurse by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$90kRegistered Nurse median $118k (middle half $99k–$135k)95 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$100k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Iowa124 active5,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 46% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Registered Nurse listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · <1% offer loan repayment124 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Administration listings91 in the last 30 days71 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Registered Nurse pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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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.

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About Confidential Employer

Individual and Family Services
Norwell, MA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off

Living in Audubon

Median resident rent
$664/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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