RN Director of Nursing (DON)

Lake Pointe Health Center

Lorain, Ohio

Eligibility: Long-term care

Posted Aug 2

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Competitive wages
PTO plans
Life and disability plans
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts

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Lake Pointe Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting an experienced and compassionate RN to lead our nursing team as Director of Nursing. The position of RN Director of Nursing Services will have primary responsibility for administering and coordinating clinical services and programs for residents. The position will directly supervise nurses as nurse manager and be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations.

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In Lorain, OH

Lorain, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $887/mo
Household income: $48,685/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lorain, OH

Neighborhoods

Healthcare workers and residents often look toward the Homewood neighborhood and quiet residential enclaves bordering Lakeview Park near the Lake Erie shoreline. Many professionals seeking suburban amenities and walkable blocks also consider neighboring Amherst directly to the south and west, while downtown Lorain offers older historic housing stock close to the mouth of the Black River.

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Getting around

Commutes in Lorain average roughly twenty to twenty-two minutes, with most drivers using regional routes to reach local medical facilities and employers across Lorain County. Personal vehicle ownership is essential for hospital shift workers, as residents note that scheduled public transit options across the city are practically nonexistent.

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Outdoors

Outdoor recreation revolves around Lake Erie and the Black River, highlighted by Lakeview Park with its public beach, parklands, and views of the Lorain Lighthouse. Anglers and paddlers take advantage of river access and local fishing spots like Hot Waters, while the surrounding Lorain County Metro Parks system offers trail systems at Black River Reservation and Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation.

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Living in Lorain

Lorain, Ohio—frequently celebrated as the 'International City' and the 'Steel City'—occupies a distinct position on Lake Erie at the mouth of the Black River, twenty-five miles west of Cleveland. For relocating healthcare professionals, the community offers genuine lakeside appeal, showcased by the beaches and public grounds of Lakeview Park, the historic Lorain Lighthouse, and cultural fixtures like the Lorain Palace Theatre and the Charles Berry Bridge. Community camaraderie peaks every June during the week-long Lorain International Festival, reflecting decades of diverse heritage. However, prospective nurses must consider real everyday tradeoffs: public transit is virtually nonexistent, requiring a reliable vehicle for hospital commute times that typically run twenty to twenty-two minutes, and local road infrastructure contends with persistent potholes and lake-effect snowfall. Housing ranges from historic turn-of-the-century residences to modest suburban homes, with many healthcare workers choosing stable pockets like Homewood, lakeside streets, or neighboring Amherst for its schools. For those seeking authentic Midwestern character and direct waterfront access without major-metro crowding, Lorain provides a grounded, community-focused base.

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Lorain, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.