Leaders Director of Nursing in Training - RN
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nurse Educator
Overview
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles.
Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
The Future Leaders Director of Nursing in Training (DONIT) plays a critical role in developing the next generation of clinical leaders within Genesis skilled nursing facilities. This role is designed to build the clinical, regulatory, operational, and leadership competencies required to successfully lead nursing services and ensure the highest standards of resident care, safety, and compliance. The Future Leader DONIT role is automatically enrolled in Genesis’ Future Leaders Program, a structured development pathway that includes curriculum-based learning, hands-on facility experience, executive mentorship, and completion of a clinical capstone project, with program length tailored based on individual experience and progression.
- Complete all required training hours, structured curriculum, and experiential learning activities within the Director of Nursing in Training (DONIT) program.
- Ensure clinical oversight by an approved Director of Nursing Preceptor throughout the duration of the program.
- Maintain accurate documentation of training activities, evaluations, and progress reports in accordance with Future Leader Program standards.
- May serve in a center-based leadership role for a defined period, such as Unit Manager or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), based on prior experience and developmental needs, to build practical leadership skills and support day-to-day clinical operations.
- Includes exposure to additional centers within a geographical POD to broaden operational perspective, strengthen collaboration, and gain insight into varying leadership styles, clinical practices, and performance outcomes.
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of nursing services management in a skilled nursing environment.
- Build competency in clinical decision-making, delegation, staff accountability, and patient safety leadership.
- Demonstrate leadership behaviors that support quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and a culture of excellence.
- Participate in structured rotations to gain exposure to all key clinical and interdisciplinary functions, including but not limited to:
Nursing Services (infection prevention and staff development), MDS and Clinical Reimbursement, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), Risk Management and Incident Investigation, Survey Readiness and Regulatory Compliance, Medical Services and Physician Collaboration, Rehabilitation Services, Social Services and Care Transitions, Admissions and Clinical Intake, Staffing, Scheduling, and Workforce Management, Environmental Services and Life Safety Collaboration, Pharmacy Services and Medication Management, Other areas as required by program design.
- Participate in structured weekly one-on-one coaching sessions with the DONIT Preceptor.
- Review progress toward curriculum milestones, leadership competencies, and clinical readiness.
- Align weekly activities with program deliverables, quality…
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