What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Interim Director of Nursing RN position at Advena Healthcare Staffing?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as a Traveling Interim DON. This role provides on-site nursing leadership during transitions, rapid-turnaround needs, regulatory situations, or emergent vacancies. The ideal candidate thrives in change, communicates clearly, and can quickly assess and stabilize clinical systems in a skilled nursing environment.
Duties
- Serve as the acting Director of Nursing during interim assignments.
- Provide leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality resident care.
- Assess facility systems, workflows, compliance status, and staffing needs.
- Lead survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and corrective action planning.
- Maintain communication with the Administrator and Regional Nurse Consultant.
- Ensure adherence to CMS and state-specific regulations.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of nursing department leaders.
- Implement strong clinical standards, audits, QAPI, and quality measure systems.
- Model professionalism, accountability, and problem solving.
Experience
- Active RN license (state-specific or multistate compact).
- 2–3 years of DON or ADON-level leadership required.
- Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and survey processes.
- Ability to travel regionally with short notice.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong critical thinking and prioritization abilities.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Travel reimbursement (mileage or flight).
- Company-paid lodging during assignments.
- Flexible scheduling between assignments.
- Support from regional clinical leadership.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
Your career. Your choice. Welcome to the team.