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Libby of Cascadia
Libby, Montana

Director of Nursing (SNF/LTC)

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON)Libby Care Center | Libby, MontanaLead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Make a Difference.

Libby Care Center is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and drive exceptional resident care. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated nursing leader who is committed to clinical excellence, staff development, regulatory compliance, and creating a positive culture for both residents and employees.

As the Director of Nursing, you will play a key role in shaping the quality of care delivered throughout the facility while partnering with the leadership team to support operational success and outstanding resident outcomes.

What You'll Do

  • Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing services and clinical operations.
  • Develop, mentor, and support nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning.
  • Partner with physicians, therapists, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote exceptional outcomes.
  • Monitor clinical metrics and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

  • Current RN license in the State of Montana (or ability to obtain).
  • Previous nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute setting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of skilled nursing regulations and clinical operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
  • Passion for developing and supporting caregivers.
  • Commitment to providing exceptional care and service.

Why Join Libby Care Center?

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents and staff.
  • Supportive leadership team dedicated to your success.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
  • Collaborative environment focused on quality care and employee engagement.

About Libby Care Center

At Libby Care Center, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a welcoming environment where residents feel valued and supported. Our team is dedicated to making a positive difference every day, and we are looking for a nursing leader who shares our commitment to excellence.

Ready to lead a team that makes a difference? Apply today and help shape the future of resident care at Libby Care Center.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred.
  • Licenses/Certification
  • Valid RN license in the state employed.
  • Valid CPR certification.
  • DNS-CT or CDONA, optional.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Experience

3-5 years successful experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent position in long-term care facility preferred

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing provides leadership and oversight for all clinical operations and nursing services at the facility. They are responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, mentoring staff, and driving quality assurance initiatives to improve resident outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Communication skillsInterdisciplinary collaboration

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 64% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Registered Nurse by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRegistered Nurse median $110k (middle half $95k–$130k)107 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMontana index 94.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Montana31 active5,959 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 64% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Registered Nurse pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Libby of Cascadia

Hospitals and Health Care
Eagle, Idaho
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Benefits package
Professional growth opportunities

Living in Libby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$386k
Median resident rent
$672/mo
Residents’ average commute
9 min
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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