Director of Nursing (DON)

Job overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) role is onsite in Milwaukee, WI; compensation is not specified. Bradley Estates Nursing and Rehab prioritizes respectful, compassionate care for seniors and supports residents’ recovery and independence. The DON leads nursing services to ensure resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, effective staffing, and responsible use of department resources. The role also develops nursing department plans, supports staff recruitment and education, and participates in quality improvement and safety activities.

What you'll do

• Ensure nursing interventions address residents’ personal, physical, and cognitive needs
• evaluate nursing staff and service outcomes
• maintain regulatory and facility compliance
• manage staffing and budgeted resources
• develop nursing department plans
• support recruitment, employee relations, orientation, and education
• coordinate with other departments
• serve on quality improvement and safety committees
• assume facility management responsibilities when directed or when the Facility Administrator is temporarily absent.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

don

nursing leadership

skilled nursing

resident care

quality improvement

safety committees

staff management

regulatory compliance

milwaukee wi

bradley estates nursing and rehab

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Low-cost health insurance, vacation and sick time, 401(k) matched at 10%, flexible 8-hour shifts, paid holidays, tuition assistance, instant pay, and an employee appreciation program.

Why this role

Requires 2–3 years of management experience and a valid Wisconsin nursing license.

About the employer

Bradley Estates Nursing and Rehab is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.