Interim Director of Nursing; DON

Accura Health Care of Creston has an opportunity to welcome a dedicated Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team! We're seeking a skilled and compassionate clinical leader to lead our team of nursing professionals and continue delivering high-quality care to our residents. Our ideal Interim DON candidate is a registered nurse with leadership experience within senior living and/or an industry-experienced nurse who wants to experience the DON role to determine if they are ready to elevate their career by serving as a leader.

Given the nature of senior living outside of post‑acute rehabilitative services, you will have extensive opportunities to develop long‑term, meaningful relationships with your teammates and those we serve. If you're ready to use your clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and passion for people in a skilled nursing community dedicated to making a difference, we would love the opportunity to work with you!

• Competitive Salary starting at $95k with increase depending on experience
• Serve in interim capacity to determine if the DON is a role you would like permanently
• Excellent benefits package
• Supportive regional clinical and reimbursement leadership
• Discretionary PTO for work‑life balance
• Shared on‑call rotation

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.

• 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.

• Vacation time, Sick time & Paid Holidays*
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits*
• Flexible Spending Account*
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D*
• 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 Health Care, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post‑acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!