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Registered Nurse (RN) – Director of Nursing (DON)
Healthforce · Canada
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In short
Lead daily nursing services and staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with state, federal, CMS, and Joint Commission standards. Manage nursing team development and department operations while advancing patient safety, quality improvement, and collaboration with physicians and other teams.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Requires an active, unencumbered Vermont RN license or eligible compact-state license, a BSN, at least five years of clinical nursing experience, and at least two years in a nursing leadership or supervisory role. An MSN or MHA is preferred, along with strong regulatory knowledge, team leadership, clinical judgment, and communication skills.
About the employer
Health Force
hiring as Healthforce
Health Force is the leading choice for home health care in Southwest Florida and Chicago’s surrounding areas. For over 20 years our privately owned and locally operated home health agency has continued to uphold professional and ethical services that surpass any home health care agency.
- INDUSTRY
- Hospitals and Health Care
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- FOUNDED
- 1993
- HEADQUARTERS
- Fort Myers
- SIZE
- 51-200
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
- OPEN HERE
- 3 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this Healthforce role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
Location: Springfield, VT Pay: $2,587.20 / week (Weekly Direct Deposit) Job Type: Full-time Shift & Schedule: All Shifts Available / Flexible Scheduling We are seeking a dedicated, visionary Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team in Springfield, VT. In this vital leadership role, you will shape nursing operations, champion patient safety, and foster a supportive, high-performing clinical culture.
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Location: Springfield, VT
Pay: $2,587.20 / week (Weekly Direct Deposit)
Job Type: Full-time
Shift & Schedule: All Shifts Available / Flexible Scheduling
About
We are seeking a dedicated, visionary Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team in Springfield, VT. In this vital leadership role, you will shape nursing operations, champion patient safety, and foster a supportive, high-performing clinical culture.
If you are a compassionate, results-driven RN leader looking to make a measurable difference in clinical care and team mentorship, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership: Oversee daily nursing services and staff to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Compliance & Standards: Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies and procedures in strict adherence to state, federal, CMS, and Joint Commission regulations.
- Team Development: Direct the recruitment, onboarding, ongoing training, and performance evaluations of nursing personnel.
- Operational Management: Oversee nursing department budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with physicians, facility administration, and allied health teams to elevate patient outcomes.
- Quality Improvement: Spearhead patient safety initiatives, incident investigations, quality assurance programs, and staff conflict resolution.
Qualifications
- Licensure: Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont (or compact state license with eligibility).
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or MHA preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Minimum of 2 years in a nursing leadership or supervisory role (DON, ADON, or Unit Manager experience preferred).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of healthcare standards, CMS guidelines, and state nursing board regulations.
- Core Competencies: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, navigate complex clinical scenarios, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $2,587.20 weekly pay with direct deposit
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Support: 24/7 dedicated clinical and administrative support
- Career Growth: Paid professional development and executive leadership opportunities
- Culture: A collaborative, transparent, and patient-first work environment
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