Director Of Program Management Jobs in Defiance, OH

Fresh leadership. New energy. Stronger support. A renewed commitment to clinical excellence.

Cridersville Health Care Center is entering an exciting new chapter, and we are looking for an experienced, driven, and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON/RN) to help lead the way.

This is more than an opportunity to manage a nursing department. We are looking for a clinical leader who wants to build a strong team, create a positive nursing culture, improve clinical outcomes, and make a lasting impact on our residents, employees, and community.

With new management comes a renewed focus on providing our facility leadership with the resources, support, and autonomy needed to succeed. If you are a hands‑on nursing leader who knows how to develop people, drive accountability, and deliver exceptional resident care, we want to meet you.

The pillars of successful employment with our organization are simple:

Work Ethic. Integrity. Competence.

We are currently seeking a Director of Nursing (DON/RN) to join our leadership team.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the facility's nursing department.

• Ensure residents receive high‑quality, compassionate nursing care in accordance with their individualized plans of care.

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a strong team of nursing professionals.

• Establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and clinical excellence.

• Provide hands‑on leadership and maintain a visible presence throughout the facility.

• Oversee nursing staffing and scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage while effectively managing labor and agency utilization.

• Monitor resident outcomes, clinical indicators, hospitalizations, falls, wounds, infections, and other quality measures.

• Identify areas of clinical opportunity and develop effective plans of correction and performance improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing and long‑term care.

• Lead nursing preparation for state surveys, audits, and regulatory visits.

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

• Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure physician orders, medications, treatments, and changes in condition are appropriately communicated and documented.

• Collaborate closely with the Administrator, Medical Director, department leaders, physicians, residents, and families.

• Investigate clinical concerns, incidents, grievances, and allegations and ensure appropriate follow‑up.

• Provide education, coaching, and ongoing development to nursing leadership and frontline clinical staff.

• Support infection prevention, risk management, and resident safety initiatives.

• Maintain nursing policies, procedures, and standards consistent with regulatory requirements and organizational expectations.

• Serve as a clinical resource and leader during challenging situations and periods of operational change.

• Promote resident‑centered care while fostering an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and accountable.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio required.

• Previous Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or comparable nursing leadership experience strongly preferred.

• Skilled nursing facility (SNF) and/or long‑term care experience strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain nursing teams.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience with survey preparation, plans of correction, quality improvement, and clinical compliance preferred.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to lead from the floor and remain engaged with residents, families, and staff.

Because this is a new chapter.

Under new management, we are focused on strengthening our team, investing in our people, and creating an environment where exceptional leaders can make an exceptional impact.

As our Director of Nursing, you will have the opportunity to help shape the clinical culture of the facility, develop your nursing team, and work alongside leadership that is committed to moving the building forward.

If you are ready for your next leadership opportunity and want to be part of the transformation at Cridersville Health Care Center, we would love to hear from you.

Cridersville Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.