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Interim Director of Nursing (DON)

Accura Healthcare
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/10/2026

Accura HealthCare has an opportunity to welcome Interim Director of Nursing (DON) candidates to join our growing team! Accura HealthCare is one of the largest senior-living organizations in Iowa with locations in IA, MN, NE and SD. Explore what joining a senior-living organization with strong roots could do for you. If you're ready to share your clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and passion for people in a skilled nursing communities dedicated to making a difference, we would love the opportunity to work with you! Apply Today!


JOB HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Salary: $110-$135k depending on experience
  • Travel expense reimbursement package - lodging, mileage, meals
  • Benefits available


JOB SUMMARY:

The Interim Director of Nursing (DON) temporarily plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and organization standards. Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment that promotes the health and well-being of others, proactively anticipating and responding to resident, staff and facility needs. You will guide clinical matters, facilitating and/or providing oversight of training, education, and effective clinical practices. We are currently looking at qualified candidates for our Iowa and Minnesota communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Hold current Registered Nurse (RN) license with applicable state, without restrictions, and/or ability to obtain state-specific license.
  • Supervisory/management experience in Long Term Care (LTC).
  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
  • Strong skills in the following areas: business and financial management, critical thinking and analytics, verbal, and written communication.
  • Ability to set and achieve relevant and challenging goals for self and team, including continuous coaching, training, and development of a quality nursing team.
  • Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

BENEFITS:

  • Vacation time, Sick time & Paid Holidays*
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits*
  • Flexible Spending Account*
  • Employer Paid Life & AD&D*
  • Supplemental Benefits*
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance available through education partners

*These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.

Accura HealthCare, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!


Salary : $110,000 - $135,000

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