Director of Nursing; DON - Exempt

Director of Nursing (RN) - Skilled Nursing Facility in Ashland, WI
We are in search of a new nursing leader! Up to 130k, depending on experience! Unlimited PTO

Ashland Health Services is proud to be rated 4-stars by CMS and is considered a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your community. As a member of the North Shore Healthcare family, we are part of the largest post-acute provider in the Upper Midwest with 70 skilled nursing and assisted living centers located throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.

If you value being a leader, working in a progressive environment, and having opportunities to grow in your career, our center is the Right Choice for you! We are now accepting applications for a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our team to achieve successful clinical outcomes by mentoring our next generation of nurses and CNAs in their career path.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides overall leadership and oversight of the nursing department to ensure high-quality resident care
• Accountable for clinical outcomes, including prevention and management of falls, pressure injuries, infections, and hospital readmissions
• Ensures physicians and clinical providers conduct visits as required and that care is delivered in accordance with resident needs
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor resident care, staff performance, and overall environment of care
• Oversees documentation practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of resident records
• May provide direct care as needed

• Maintains continuous survey readiness and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Leads survey preparation, participates in surveys, and oversees implementation of plans of correction
• Oversees incident reporting, investigations, and follow‑up actions in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Ensures compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and the compliance program

• Leads QAPI and performance improvement initiatives for the nursing department utilizing data, metrics, and trends to drive decision‑making and improve outcomes
• Oversees infection prevention and control programs to ensure compliance and minimize risk. May be the center Infection Preventionist.

• Develops, leads, and retains a high‑performing nursing team through effective hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Oversees staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage while managing labor costs, overtime, and agency utilization
• Ensures orientation, onboarding, ongoing training, and competency development of nursing personnel
• Ensures maintenance of licensure and certification requirements for all nursing personnel, including CPR certification for all licensed nursing personnel
• Ensures fair and consistent application of disciplinary processes and performance evaluations

• Ensures necessary equipment, supplies, and staffing levels are available to support quality care delivery
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies
• Manages nursing department operations within budget, including labor and supply expenses

• Partners with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary team to drive clinical, operational, and financial performance
• Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Executive Director
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to improve quality of care and operational outcomes
• Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, and resident‑centered care
• Ensures high standards of customer service for residents, families, and staff
• Treats residents, families, visitors, and staff with courtesy and respect

• Represents the organization in professional, community, and marketing activities as appropriate
• Attends and participates in required meetings, committees,…