RN Director of Nursing DON

Newton Village, a Cassia community, is hiring a Director of Nursing to join our exceptional team! This is a rare opportunity to step into a key clinical leadership role at our award-winning senior living campus, where quality care and strong relationships are at the heart of all we do. Newton Village has been consistently voted one of the best places to work and retire in Jasper County. Our strong staff-to-resident ratio allows us to deliver outstanding care in a supportive, close-knit environment.

In this role, you will supervise nursing staff, oversee patient care, and help us maintain high standards for care for our residents. Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility, have strong leadership skills, and use innovative methods to create and implement processes that are used among all nursing staff members

Position Type: Full-Time

Shifts Available: Day

Location: 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208

Director of Nursing (DON) Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, direct, and supervise our entire nursing department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
Ensure our residents’ physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being needs are met.
Promote and demonstrate excellence within our multi-disciplinary team.
Develop methods for coordination of all resident services to ensure the continuity of person-centered care.
Meet expectations for participation in reimbursement programs in effort to maintain our reputation for quality of care.
Lead change efforts and promote innovations in resident care.
Have clinical creativity to manage department within state, federal and professional guidelines.
Maintain the highest standard for providing resident care through exceptional hiring, training, and mentoring programs.

Director of Nursing (DON) Qualifications:

Must have previous healthcare management or supervisory experience.
Prior Director of Nursing (DON) experience preferred.
Must have a current IA Registered Nurse license and be in good standing.
Leadership expertise, demonstrated clinical and assessment competencies.
Strong team-building and communication skills are required, along with excellent professional and supportive supervisory experience.

Cassia Benefits:

Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
Employee Discount Program
Discounted meals
Pet Insurance

About Us:

Join our friendly staff at our award-winning facility! Here at Newton Village, we care about you and we show it by offering discounted meals and gifts to our staff. We take pride in supporting you succeed and offer plenty of opportunities for advancement. Newton Village has been recognized with the 2025 Customer Experience Award. Here we have a generous staff to resident ratio as well as flexible scheduling and wonderful benefits. Don't hesitate - apply today to join our team!

As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.newtonvillage.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

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