Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse)

Job overview

The Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse) role is an onsite position in Elma, IA. The posting states a starting salary of $85,000+ annually, with upward flexibility based on experience and leadership performance. The Director leads the clinical team at Colonial Manor of Elma and supports high-quality, compassionate resident care. The role oversees nursing operations, develops nursing staff, maintains regulatory compliance, and works with facility leadership to improve clinical outcomes. It also guides care planning, documentation, quality improvement, and survey readiness.

What you'll do

• Lead and oversee nursing operations
• recruit, mentor, and develop RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
• ensure high-quality, person-centered resident care
• maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
• oversee MDS, care planning, and documentation
• collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team on operations and resident outcomes
• drive quality improvement and maintain survey readiness.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

registered nurse

nursing leadership

skilled nursing

resident care

mds

care planning

quality improvement

elma ia

$85k+

colonial manor of elma

full-time

day shift

quarterly performance bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• DailyPay
• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick time, and birthday
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• professional growth and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Full-time day shift during business hours, with leadership responsibilities as needed; requires an active Iowa RN license or compact-state license, or ability to obtain Iowa licensure before starting.

About the employer

Colonial Manor of Elma is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.