Director of Nursing - Long Term Care
Location: St. Ignace, MI
Start Date: 09-02-2026
Contract Type: Perm
Shift Type: Monday - Friday, 8-hour day shifts (exact start/end times not specified)
Hours per Week: 40
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Oversee and lead all nursing services to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate resident care
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the care team
- Monitor resident outcomes and drive quality improvement initiatives through QAPI processes
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate nursing staff while fostering a positive work environment
- Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and local regulations and lead preparation for surveys and inspections
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, infection control measures, and risk management programs
- Provide hands-on leadership, mentor staff, and conduct competency evaluations to elevate clinical practice
Qualifications
- Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required (must be active at time of submission; verified via Nursys)
- Associate Degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) highly preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
- Prior experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing required
- Minimum 3 - 5 years of nursing experience required
- Infection Preventionist Certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire (CMS program available)
- Experience with Matrix EMR highly preferred
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - highly preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong nursing leadership and staff supervision skills with a servant leadership mindset
- Thorough knowledge of long-term care regulations (CMS and state) and survey readiness
- Experience in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) methodologies
- Infection control and prevention best practices
- Resident assessment, care planning, and outcome evaluation
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and lead a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with Matrix EMR and other long-term care documentation systems (preferred)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield — care that actually cares for you
- Prescription drug coverage to keep you healthy and on your game
- Generous paid time off so you can recharge and be your best at work and home
- Defined pension program to help you plan for retirement with confidence
- Supportive team culture that values servant leadership, compassion, and teamwork
- Opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and certification support
- Paid licensure verification and assistance (Michigan RN license verification via Nursys)
- A collaborative, resident-centered environment where your leadership makes a real difference
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Director of Nursing - Long Term Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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