What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Ingleside Communities?
Position – Director of Nursing (DON)
Location: Ingleside Communities – Mount Horeb, WI (on-site position)
Status: Full-time
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Job Summary:
As our Director of Nursing at Ingleside Communities, you’ll take the helm of the nursing department—guiding care delivery, inspiring your team, and ensuring we meet the highest standards in clinical outcomes and compliance. You will set clinical standards, drive performance, and ensure regulatory compliance while developing, coaching, and holding leaders accountable for exceptional outcomes. Partnering closely with executive leadership, you will influence organizational strategy, champion quality initiatives, and build a high-performing nursing team aligned with Ingleside’s mission. This role calls for a decisive, visible leader who inspires confidence, strengthens culture, and elevates care across the community.
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Compensation:
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$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 annual salary dependent on experience and education
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Up to $12,000 in annual bonus for meeting KPI's
Benefits:
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Health insurance - options designed for flexibility that work best for you and your family
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Dental and Vision insurance
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Company-paid life insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
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Generous PTO, True Flexible Scheduling, and Shift Differentials
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Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Referral bonuses, employee discounts, early wage access
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Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage all aspects of the nursing department
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Promote and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
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Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence
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Oversee staffing, training, scheduling, and performance management
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Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and other departments
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Drive quality improvement and resident-centered care initiatives
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Qualifications:
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Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin (required) or licensed in any U.S state and be eligible for Wisconsin licensure by reciprocity.
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Long-term care or skilled nursing experience
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Minimum of 2 years nursing leadership experience in long-term care
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Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and survey processes
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Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire clinical teams
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Must be English literate and Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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CPR certified
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Ability to meet physical and job-related requirements
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What You Can Expect:
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Hiring manager contact within 1–2 business days
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1–2 interviews with leadership and mentor
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Electronic onboarding and paid orientation
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Community tour, badge, keys, and ongoing paid training
About Ingleside Communities:
Join our 80-bed skilled nursing community, where long-term care meets short-term rehab with heart. We’re proud of our team culture that feels more like family than work. Here, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your career truly grows.
Our community culture is guided by our Core Values:
Do the Right Thing | Foster Positive Relationships | Be Committed | Be Innovative | Coach, Guide, and Lead
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.
We encourage you to apply and become part of our family today!
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Salary : $120,000 - $130,000