Interim Director of Nursing (DON)
Accura HealthCare
West Des Moines, IA
- Eligibility
- RNExecutive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing
Posted Jul 27
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Overtime
- $110/hr
About this role
Accura HealthCare has an opportunity to welcome Interim Director of Nursing (DON) candidates to join our growing team! Accura HealthCare is one of the largest senior-living organizations in Iowa with locations in IA, MN, NE and SD. Explore what joining a senior-living organization with strong roots could do for you. If you're ready to share your clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and passion for people in a skilled nursing communities dedicated to making a difference, we would love the opportunity to work with you! Apply Today!
Job highlights
- Salary: $110-$135k depending on experience
- Travel expense reimbursement package - lodging, mileage, meals
- Benefits available
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About accura healthcare
Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages and operates over 50 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, “to care for others,” while advancing our mission “to be partners in care, family for life.”
OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care
OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.
Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one’s existence.
JOB
Summary
The Interim Director of Nursing (DON) temporarily plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and organization standards. Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment that promotes the health and well-being of others, proactively anticipating and responding to resident, staff and facility needs. You will guide clinical matters, facilitating and/or providing oversight of training, education, and effective clinical practices. We are currently looking at qualified candidates for our Iowa and Minnesota communities.
Qualifications
- Hold current Registered Nurse (RN) license with applicable state, without restrictions, and/or ability to obtain state-specific license.
- Supervisory/management experience in Long Term Care (LTC).
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
- Strong skills in the following areas: business and financial management, critical thinking and analytics, verbal, and written communication.
- Ability to set and achieve relevant and challenging goals for self and team, including continuous coaching, training, and development of a quality nursing team.
- Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Vacation time, Sick time Paid Holidays*
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits*
- Flexible Spending Account*
- Employer Paid Life ADD*
- Supplemental Benefits*
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Education Assistance available through education partners
*These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.
Accura HealthCare, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!
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Requirements
- Hold current Registered Nurse (RN) license with applicable state, without restrictions, and/or ability to obtain state-specific license.
- Supervisory/management experience in Long Term Care (LTC).
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
- Strong skills in the following areas: business and financial management, critical thinking and analytics, verbal, and written communication.
- Ability to set and achieve relevant and challenging goals for self and team, including continuous coaching, training, and development of a quality nursing team.
- Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Place
- City
- West Des Moines, IA
- Median rent
- $1,237/mo
- Local household income
- $86,594/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
West Des Moines area index 91.7, where 100 is the national average.
West Des Moines is a thriving suburb of Iowa's capital, blending residential calm with major retail and corporate hubs. The historic Valley Junction district offers small-town charm with local shops and community events, while Jordan Creek Town Center provides big-city shopping. Easy interstate access connects you to downtown Des Moines within minutes.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted $110-$135k range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?