Director of Nursing; DON

JAG Healthcare Marion is seeking a strong, energetic Director of Nursing (DON) to work alongside their long‑time Administrator to help maintain the excellent care culture that is established there. The Director of Nursing (DON) should be a compassionate RN who has at least five years of experience as a Director of Nursing or in a comparable position.

Being a smaller facility, there is a balance in the workload and exceptional patient care ratios. Leadership staff are expected to lead by example and be team‑oriented to ensure the highest level of quality care and service can be delivered to our residents.

• Direct, oversee, coordinate & evaluate nursing care services provided to residents.
• Emphasize education and staff development to grow and develop the nursing team.
• Ensure compliance with all State & Federal guidelines.
• Ensure all confidentiality and privacy rights of residents are observed & enforced.
• Oversee State Survey complaints, investigations, and resolutions.
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high‑quality standards.
• Develop objectives and long‑term goals for the department.
• Guide staffing procedures.
• Exhibit excellent leadership to develop personnel.
• Commit to continual education to keep up with changing standards in nursing administration.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on customer service.
• Maintain a strong focus on Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement.
• Work in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio and in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Must be familiar with and follow all established Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Must understand and implement facility policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to lead a clinical team to successful clinical outcomes.
• Minimum of 5 years DON experience, or comparable position (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of acute care, long‑term care, or geriatric supervisor and management experience in a Medicaid/Medicare certified facility (required).
• Experience working with cognitive deficits and behavioral health care (plus).
• Successful completion of the Infection Preventionist Training (preferred, but willing to assist with certification).
• Strong focus on inventory and supply chain management.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care