Future Leader Director of Nursing in Training - RN

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Are you ready to become a Director of Nursing? Your Future Starts Here.

Are you a passionate nurse leader with a desire to grow into a Director of Nursing role within skilled nursing and long-term care? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on resident care, team culture, and clinical excellence? Our Director of Nursing in Training (DON-IT) program is designed to prepare the next generation of clinical leaders.

We don t just offer a job, we offer a leadership journey through our Future Leaders Program. This immersive, hands-on experience is designed to develop confident, compassionate, and operationally strong nursing leaders through mentorship, individualized coaching, and real-world clinical leadership exposure. You will gain the clinical, operational, regulatory, and leadership experience needed to succeed as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing environment.

Position Highlights

Gain Hands-On Leadership Experience:

Rotate through key clinical and operational areas to understand how nursing leadership impacts quality outcomes, staffing, resident experience, compliance, and overall center success.

Develop Clinical and Operational Expertise:

Learn essential DON responsibilities including staffing management, clinical reimbursement basics, survey readiness, quality measures, infection prevention, labor management, and interdisciplinary team leadership.

Lead Projects That Matter:

Participate in project-based assignments focused on improving resident care, quality outcomes, workforce engagement, and operational performance. Your work will support real center and Pod initiatives.

Strengthen Leadership Skills:

Attend leadership meetings, coaching sessions, and development workshops focused on communication, accountability, culture-building, and leading high-performing clinical teams.

Receive Personalized Mentorship:

Work directly alongside experienced Directors of Nursing, Nursing Home Administrators, and market clinical leaders who will support your growth through structured mentorship and ongoing feedback.

Build Real-World Readiness:

Develop confidence in leading clinical teams, managing daily operations, responding to challenges, and driving quality care in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment.

Complete a Capstone Project:

At the end of the program, present a capstone project focused on a clinical, operational, or workforce initiative to nursing center, Pod, or national leadership.

Qualifications

*Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, college or university with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. BSN is preferred.

Benefits

*Variable compensation plans

*Tuition, Travel, Wireless Service and Other Discounts

*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health

*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships

*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically enrolled employees and their immediate family members

*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

*Pet Insurance

*Term and Whole Life Insurance

*Short-term Disability

*Hospital Indemnity

*Personal Accident

*Critical Illness

*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.

Are you ready to become a Director of Nursing? Your Future Starts Here.

Are you a passionate nurse leader with a desire to grow into a Director of Nursing role within skilled nursing and long-term care? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on resident care, team culture, and clinical excellence? Our Director of Nursing in Training (DON-IT) program is designed to prepare the next generation of clinical leaders.

We don t just offer a job, we offer a leadership journey through our Future Leaders Program. This immersive, hands-on experience is designed to develop confident, compassionate, and operationally strong nursing leaders through mentorship, individualized coaching, and real-world clinical leadership exposure. You will gain the clinical, operational, regulatory, and leadership experience needed to succeed as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing environment.

Position Highlights

Gain Hands-On Leadership Experience:

Rotate through key clinical and operational areas to understand how nursing leadership impacts quality outcomes, staffing, resident experience, compliance, and overall center success.

Develop Clinical and Operational Expertise:

Learn essential DON responsibilities including staffing management, clinical reimbursement basics, survey readiness, quality measures, infection prevention, labor management, and interdisciplinary team leadership.

Lead Projects That Matter:

Participate in project-based assignments focused on improving resident care, quality outcomes, workforce engagement, and operational performance. Your work will support real center and Pod initiatives.

Strengthen Leadership Skills:

Attend leadership meetings, coaching sessions, and development workshops focused on communication, accountability, culture-building, and leading high-performing clinical teams.

Receive Personalized Mentorship:

Work directly alongside experienced Directors of Nursing, Nursing Home Administrators, and market clinical leaders who will support your growth through structured mentorship and ongoing feedback.

Build Real-World Readiness:

Develop confidence in leading clinical teams, managing daily operations, responding to challenges, and driving quality care in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment.

Complete a Capstone Project:

At the end of the program, present a capstone project focused on a clinical, operational, or workforce initiative to nursing center, Pod, or national leadership.

*Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, college or university with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. BSN is preferred.