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