DON Registered Nurse Pediatric and Adult Care Setting

Vernon Health and Living is a pediatric and adult community located in Wabash, IN. We are one of a very select and privileged communities to care for a truly wonderful population.

Sterling Healthcare Management believes in treating our team members like family. We have made some very positive changes here at Vernon Health and Living and are committed giving our resident's and team members the most positive experience possible.

About This Role

We are looking for a strong, experienced, and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead our clinical team and drive quality outcomes for our residents. You will oversee all nursing operations, ensure regulatory compliance, develop and mentor your nursing staff, and serve as a key member of the facility's leadership team. If you are a clinical leader who leads from the front, holds high standards, and genuinely cares about residents and staff — we want to meet you.

We provide specialized care to both children and adults, helping them live better lives through individualized care.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay Available (receive half your pay immediately, each day you

work)

• A fun, creative, and mission-driven work environment
• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

• Lead, supervise, and develop all nursing staff including RNs, LPNs, QMAs, and CNAs

• Oversee nursing operations across all shifts and ensure consistent clinical standards facility-wide

• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state health department regulations, and facility policies

• Drive quality outcomes including reduction of falls, pressure injuries, hospitalizations, and infections

• Lead the facility's infection prevention and control program

• Oversee the MDS process, care planning, and PDPM reimbursement accuracy in collaboration with the MDS Coordinator

• Manage nursing department staffing, scheduling, and labor utilization

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain high-quality nursing staff

• Lead QAPI initiatives and present clinical data and improvement plans to administration

• Prepare for and lead the clinical response to annual state surveys and Immediate Jeopardies

• Serve as the clinical decision-maker and escalation point for complex resident care situations

• Partner with the Medical Director, attending physicians, and specialists on resident care

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice required

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of nursing leadership experience — SNF or long-term care experience strongly preferred

• Strong working knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation, survey process, and PDPM

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a large, multi-shift nursing team

• Experience managing MDS, care planning, and clinical quality metrics

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

• Proven track record of survey preparedness and regulatory compliance

• Current BLS/CPR certification required

Our team members are our most valuable asset. Here’s what they are saying about us -

“Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other. Even the CEO knows my name and asks me how my kids are doing! This team is home for me.” – CNA, South Bend, IN

“I enjoy working so closely with the residents. They bring as much comfort to me as I do to them. This is a unique building with a great family feel.” – RN, Gary, IN

Apply Today

This is one of the most important leadership roles in our building — and we are looking for someone who takes that seriously. If you are ready to lead a clinical team, drive quality, and make a real difference in the lives of our residents and staff — apply now. We look forward to speaking with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.