Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Pleasant Lake Villa is a resident-centered skilled nursing and long-term care community committed to high-quality clinical outcomes, teamwork, and compassionate service. We are seeking a strong, engaged, and supportive Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department and elevate the standard of care for our residents.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of nursing services. This role provides leadership, clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, and team development to ensure the highest quality of resident care. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and hands-on leader with proven long-term care experience.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for the nursing department

Ensure compliance with state, federal, and CMS regulations

Oversee nurse staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and retention

Support clinical team in achieving excellent resident outcomes and quality measures

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices

Conduct regular audits, rounds, and clinical reviews

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and resident assessments

Manage infection control, QA/QAPI, and risk management initiatives

Participate in facility surveys, plans of correction, and follow-up processes

Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and ongoing staff development

Maintain strong, positive relationships with residents, families, and staff

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state

Minimum 2–5 years of nursing leadership in long-term care required (ADON or DON experience preferred)

Thorough understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, MDS processes, and long-term care regulations

Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills

Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment

Experience with EMR systems (PointClickCare preferred)

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan options

Supportive leadership team and stable work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

Pleasant Lake Villa – Parma

Rooted in the Community: Pleasant Lake Villa is proud to serve the Parma community with a tradition of excellence in care. We’re more than a facility - we’re a trusted partner in health and healing.

Our Mission: “Our Family Caring for Yours” means treating every team member like family. We believe in creating a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

What We Offer Employees:

A strong sense of purpose and community

Opportunities to grow your career in skilled nursing, assisted living, rehab, long-term care, and hospice

Full-time nurse practitioner support and interdisciplinary collaboration

A workplace that values your unique contributions and encourages continuous learning

We See You as a Whole Person: Just like our residents, our team members have physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. We’re committed to supporting your well-being and helping you succeed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.

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