Director of Nursing, RN - DSL
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Nursing
Nursing Home, Director of Nursing, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Director of Nursing, RN - DSL Sweetwater Care – Topeka, Kansas
We are looking for an experienced, talented, and driven Director of Nursing (DON) to join our hand‑selected team of All‑Stars to methodically develop routines and systems which ensure clinical success. We offer a competitive bonus structure, in addition to the salary listed below.
Experienced DONs and Nurse Leaders with a 5‑Star mindset, leadership experience, and the desire to teach and help others succeed are invited to join our team. Our company, a facilitator of sub‑acute, skilled, long‑term, and assisted‑living care environments, is seeking a servant leader prepared to transform our industry in an autonomous environment, pushing toward cultural, clinical and financial excellence in the Topeka area.
Familiarity with the Kansas long‑term care environment is preferred. We offer competitive wages ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 per year based on experience.
Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents.
Responsible for 24‑hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations.
In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations.
The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.
Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies and special program implementation.
Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
Participates in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Call rotation and shift work may occur.
Qualifications- Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
- Valid BLS accredited certification required.
- Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
- Five years in long‑term or acute health care preferred; at least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.
- Vaccination acceptance or participation in needed waiver for vaccination as dictated by state, required.
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