Director of Nursing (DON)
Otterbein University
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North Olmsted, OH · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Are you a proven and passionate leader with a desire to serve others? Can you get excited about an opportunity to lead a nursing team focused on enhancing the quality of life and holistic growth of older adults? Are you up for advancing an already successful community?
If this is you, we need to talk!
Otterbein North Olmsted is a vibrant, faith-based, not-for-profit Senior Living Community that offer Independent and Assisted Living. Otterbein North Olmsted has an opening for a Director of Health Care Services (DON).
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible and accountable for the quality of nursing care given to all residents on the campus. This is accomplished by leading the nursing team and collaborating with other departments to ensure health care services are provided in accordance to policies, procedures, and the regulations that govern our community along with the Mission and Values of Otterbein. This position is a key member of the leadership team and reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
Assures the quality care of residents is provided on a 24 hour basis through training, scheduling, directing, and supervising quality and sufficient staff
Oversees all day to day operations of the nursing department in two levels of care
Develops and updates appropriate policies and procedures for licensed areas
Works with the physicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals and suppliers that are part of the health care team to ensure exceptional care and service is provided
Works closely with residents, families and responsible parties of the person who resides in our care in all areas of the campus, addressing their concerns, meeting their needs, and exceeding their expectations
Assists and leads partners in utilizing appropriate techniques for effective assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of residents and their needs
Develops and implements strong systems to ensure goals are met and medical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents are addressed by the team
Ensures the area and its equipment and supplies are neat, clean, safe and utilized appropriately at all times
Ensures community and department policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as local and state regulations, are met and followed by everyone in the area
Manages the nursing department budget
Leads the quality assurance and improvement efforts
Coaches and teaches partners and works with them to create the Otterbein Experience
Qualifications
Education : Graduate of approved nursing program
Licensure/Certification: Valid LPN license
Experience: The successful candidate will have strong clinical skills, effective communication and leadership skills, a commitment to exceptional customer service and previous management experience. The candidate will also need to demonstrate alignment with Otterbein mission and values and have a passion for serving others. At least five year in a nursing leadership role preferred.
BENEFITS*
Health & Wellness
Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
Financial Security
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
Access to DailyPay , enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Growth & Development
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo , and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.
Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Director of Nursing (DON) at Otterbein!