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Director of Nursing DON

Brownwood Life Care Center
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2027

General Responsibilities:

  • Supervising nurses and nursing department
  • Develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct nursing activities
  • Coordinates with administration and other departments in planning nursing services, programs, and activities
  • Develop, implement, and coordinate departmental policies and procedures, patient care plans, nursing procedure materials, and nursing job descriptions
  • Ensure departmental personnel follow established policies and procedures at all times
  • Ensure clients have a clean, safe, orderly, and comfortable environment
  • Schedules department working hours, personnel, and work assignments
  • Establish the administration, procedures, and control of medication as recommended by the pharmacist
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Brownwood Life Care Center | Fort Smith, AR

Are you an RN who is ready to lead, make a difference, and be part of a team that truly cares?

Brownwood Life Care Center is looking for a dedicated, compassionate RN to join our team as our Director of Nursing!

We are a 50-bed ICF/IID providing 24-hour care to individuals with developmental disabilities ages 3–50. Our clients are family, and we are looking for a DON who shares our commitment to providing quality, individualized care while supporting and developing our nursing team.

✨ What we offer:

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • PTO
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
  • Low insurance premiums
  • LegalShield
  • Identity theft protection
  • A supportive, family-oriented work environment

Requirements:

  • Current Arkansas RN license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Nursing leadership/supervisory experience preferred
  • ICF/IID or developmental disability experience is a plus

If you're looking for more than just a job — come make a difference with us.

Brownwood Life Care Center
Fort Smith, Arkansas

Interested? Send us a message or apply today!

Come be part of the Brownwood family.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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