Hiring Director of Nursing (DON) in St Ignace, MI with $4000 Weekly Gross

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking to hire a Director of Nursing for a travel contract position in St Ignace, MI. We are accepting both local and travel candidates

Position Details:

Position Name: Director of Nursing (DON)

Location: St Ignace, Michigan

Specialty: DON 

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary

Contract Length: 13 weeks 

Pay Rate: $4000 Weekly Gross Pay based on a 40-hour work week (Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

Unit: LTC 

Shifts available: Days

Schedule: 40 hours/week guaranteed, 5 X 8-hr shifts per week, Monday - Friday, One weekend per month, Participate in on-call rotation

Position Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse experience: 3 to 5 years - Required
  
• Prior Leadership or Management experience (DON or Similar) – 2 years – Required
  
• Leadership or management experience in LTC – Preferred
  
• Matrix EMR – Preferred
  
• Must have own transportation
  
• Travel contracts experience – Highly preferred
  

Education, License and Certification Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing - Required
  
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing - Preferred
  
• RN License for State of MI - Required
  
• BLS Certifications from AHA  - Required
  
• Infection Control Certification - Required​
  

Job Description:

Clinical & Resident Care

• Oversee all nursing services to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate resident care
  
• Ensure proper assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care
  
• Monitor resident outcomes and address quality-of-care concerns
  
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
  

Leadership & Staff Management

• Supervise and support nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nurse managers)
  
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate nursing staff
  
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive work environment
  
• Address staff performance issues and conduct disciplinary actions when necessary
  

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CMS, state health departments)
  
• Prepare for and participate in surveys, inspections, and audits
  
• Develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with regulations
  
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
  

Administrative & Operational Duties

• Develop and manage nursing department budgets
  
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and efficient use of resources
  
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation
  
• Participate in facility leadership meetings and strategic planning
  
• Education & Staff Development
  
• Ensure ongoing education, training, and competency evaluations for nursing staff
  
• Stay current with best practices in long-term care nursing
  
• Promote infection control, safety, and risk management programs