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Otterbein SeniorLife
Sylvania, Ohio

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Overview

The Director of Nursing - RN

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing is to plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate clinical services and programs for Otterbein Sunset Village in accordance with facility policies and procedures and in compliance with current federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations.

In an effort to provide quality clinical care and services, programs will be implemented to monitor clinical outcomes and measurements. The Director of Nursing’s responsibility is to teach associates the skills and knowledge required to perform their position successfully and coach/mentor the care coaches.

Responsible for the 24-hour coordination of clinical services for the facility. The Director of Nursing has responsibility for oversight and coordination of the Minimum Data Set and Utilization Review Committees.

The Director of Nursing participates in the implementation of the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of Otterbein Sunset Village.

Training/Experience Requirements

  • Must have a current, State of Ohio RN
  • Able to read, write and speak the English language.

Must have a minimum of three - five years working experience in a certified long-term care facility or Assisted Living Facility in a nursing leadership role, preferably as an Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.

Must possess personal skills, traits and desire to care for ill, disabled and elderly residents and to work with families, staff and support agencies to provide cooperative quality care.

Must be knowledgeable of federal, state and local requirements pertaining to Ohio Residential Care Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

  • BSN degree preferred.
  • BENEFITS*
  • Health & Wellness
  • Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
  • Financial Security
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
  • Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
  • Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
  • Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

  • University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
  • Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
  • Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why Work for Otterbein SeniorLife

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Director of Nursing at Otterbein!

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating clinical services while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. They also oversee staff training, mentor care coaches, and manage the facility's clinical outcomes and utilization review committees.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Ohio RN license and possess three to five years of nursing leadership experience in a long-term care or assisted living setting. A BSN degree is preferred, along with strong knowledge of residential care and skilled nursing facility requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Services ManagementStaff MentoringRegulatory ComplianceMinimum Data Set CoordinationClinical Outcomes MonitoringGeriatric Care

Long-Term Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Ohio283 active5,993 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 48% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
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 Otterbein SeniorLife

Hospitals and Health Care
Lebanon, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues immediately

Living in Sylvania

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,994/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Toledo, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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