Director of Nursing (RN)

Description

Director of Nursing – Registered Nurse

Full-Time | $115,000-150,000 Annually/DOE | Relocation Assistance Available

Mountain View of Cascadia – 10 Mountain View DR, Eureka, MT 59917

Mountain View of Cascadia is a 5-star CMS-rated, 49-bed skilled nursing facility located in Eureka, Montana, in the beautiful Tobacco Valley near the Canadian border. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, Eureka offers small-town charm, a peaceful lifestyle, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and camping.

We are seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse) who is ready to lead with integrity, elevate clinical outcomes, and build an empowered nursing team. This is an opportunity to lead a manageable-sized building where your leadership has real visibility and impact.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead nursing supervisors, charge nurses, and frontline staff through mentoring, coaching, supervision, and succession planning.
• Establish and implement nursing policies, procedures, clinical protocols, and standards of practice.
• Ensure adequate nursing coverage and appropriate staffing assignments based on resident acuity, census, and facility needs.
• Oversee the delivery of safe, timely, individualized, person-centered nursing care in accordance with physician orders, resident care plans, and applicable standards.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of resident assessments, care plans, clinical documentation, and required reassessments.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, implement appropriate interventions, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, rehabilitation services, and the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal resident outcomes.
• Promote and protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, choice, and participation in care decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable CMS requirements, state regulations, facility policies, and nursing practice standards while maintaining survey readiness.
• Oversee clinical audits, regulatory investigations, incident reporting, and corrective action plans, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up of allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other reportable incidents.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnel while maintaining staff competencies, required credentials, and professional accountability.
• Collaborate with the Infection Preventionist to oversee infection prevention and control practices, monitor infection trends, and support outbreak prevention and response.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives, interdisciplinary meetings, and care planning activities to improve quality of care and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee medication administration and treatments to ensure they are provided safely and according to physician orders.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and other department leaders on staffing budgets, daily operations, resident and family concerns, discharge planning, and emergency preparedness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred.
• An active Registered Nurse license in this state
• Three or more years of nursing experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Valid CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, state licensing requirements, resident rights, and long-term care standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and staff management skills.

We’re committed to supporting our team’s well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Base Salary of $118,000-150,000 Annually + Incentive Plan
• Relocation assistance to help make your transition seamless.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Financial protection, including life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings through a 401(k) plan.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.
• Career growth & development with opportunities to expand your skills and advance professionally.
• Meaningful, mission-driven work in a supportive environment that prioritizes exceptional patient care, teamwork, and collaboration.