Director Of Nursing (Long-Term Care)

Location: Newcastle, WY | Department: Nursing Home | FLSA: Exempt

Bring compassion and leadership to where it matters most. As our Director of Nursing for Long-Term Care, you'll guide clinical excellence, support and mentor nursing staff, and ensure our residents receive compassionate, high-quality care every day. If you take pride in building strong teams, maintaining high standards, and creating an environment where residents and staff thrive, this is a role where your leadership is valued and makes a lasting difference.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
• Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Dental and vision insurance begins the first day of the month following hire
• Life insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, short-term, and long-term disability
• Bereavement leave

What You'll Do

• Plan and organize the activities of the nursing home to ensure high quality care is provided to all patients
• Supervise, guide, and review work of nursing staff
• Maintain communication between healthcare teams
• Ensure nursing operations comply with laws and regulations
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate nursing staff
• Manage the nursing home's budget
• Implement strategies for improving the quality of healthcare services
• Address any issues or complaints regarding the nursing care
• Work towards maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff
• Stay current with latest nursing practices, regulatory policies, and healthcare trends
• Coordinate with medical professionals, patients, and families to design individualized care plans

What We're Looking For

• Associates Degree in Nursing.
• At least 5 Years of Management in Nursing OR 7 years of Nursing experience OR a combination of Management and Nursing experience required.
• RN License
• Experience in Long-Term care nursing

Weston County Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.