Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$85k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$90k | Registered Nurse median $118k (middle half $99k–$135k)95 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$100k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Iowa | 124 active | 5,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 46% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Iowa Registered Nurse listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · <1% offer loan repayment124 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Administration listings | 91 in the last 30 days | 71 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 |
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