Director of Nursing (DON)

Claremore Skilled Nursing and Therapy

Claremore Skilled Nursing and Therapy

Claremore, OK, USA
Posted on Jun 5, 2025
  • Job Title
    Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Location
    Claremore, OK

  • Department
    Nursing

  • FLSA Status
    Non-Exempt

  • Reports To
    Heather Stanton

  • Shifts Hiring
    Day Shift

  • Pay Grade
    salary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and manage all aspects of nursing operations within our post-acute and long-term care facility!

We want a leader of leaders—a professional nurse whose experience and leadership skills have led them to manage the entirety of clinical operations at a Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care facility. This individual must prioritize quality, person-centered care, compliance, and the cultivation of talent. Could that be you?

Responsibilities and Purpose

  • Promote constructive and open communication to allow the resident and/or family to express opinions regarding continual improvement and satisfaction.
  • Plan and organize systems of care, objectives, policies, procedures, staffing patterns and staff development based on the needs of the residents within the framework of the established budget.
  • Encourage, teach and motivate staff to perform resident care in ways designed to promote and increase the resident’s overall quality of life. Recognize talented staff and suggest training and/or career development opportunities.
  • Assess new and acutely ill residents and determine the need for medical care, hospitalization or specialty nursing care interventions.
  • Monitor and enforce systems and procedures designed to provide security and safety for residents and staff.

Required Experience and Education

  • Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) License.
  • 2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment.
  • Previous experience as a Supervisor/ADON/DON in long-term care.
  • Up to date First Aid and CPR certification.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wage Advances via OnShift Wallet
  • Education Funds and Scholarships
  • Nurse Aide Training and Certification
  • Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
  • Clinical Hours For College Students
  • CPR and IV Certifications
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership

We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:

  1. We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
  2. We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
  3. We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
  4. More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.

Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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