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Regional Director of Nursing, DON

Legacy Healthcare
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/30/2026 CLOSED ON 7/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director of Nursing, DON position at Legacy Healthcare?

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for a Mobile Director of Nursing to join our friendly, caring and supportive team.

Legacy Healthcare is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in a Director of Nursing by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

  • Competitive wages.
  • Internal growth opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • 401K with employer match.
  • Employee concierge program.
  • And more!

As a Mobile Director of Nursing would have the exciting opportunity to travel to different locations in Iowa that are in need of DON coverage. As acting Director of Nursing you are the heart of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Legacy Healthcare by instilling a positive and inclusive facility culture, setting and attaining Nursing Department goals, inspiring your clinical team, creative problem solving and overseeing all aspects of the Clinical Department. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they receive an unparalleled standard of care. This position would be a PRN – as needed role based on the needs of the company and may require DON, ADON and/or MDS duties.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, Associate's Degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) in Science, Nursing or related field, an unencumbered State of Iowa Registered Nurse (R.N.) license, 5 years of R.N. experience, and previous experience managing a department. Prior Director of Nursing or experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting is preferable.

Legacy Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Legacy Healthcare never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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