Director of Nursing in Training (DON-IT)

Job Description

Future Leader Director of Nursing in Training – RN | West State Street

The Tone:
This is a full-time in-training role at West State Street, located in undisclosed in-person locations. The company is a leading provider in the long-term care industry, dedicated to improving lives through high-quality care and exceptional service. This program is designed to prepare the next generation of clinical leaders, fostering confident, compassionate, and operationally strong nursing professionals. The role matters by preparing individuals to make a meaningful impact on resident care, team culture, and clinical excellence within skilled nursing and long-term care.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, undisclosed West State Street locations
• Pay: $103000 yearly
• Team: Part of the Future Leaders Program, reporting to experienced clinical and operational leaders
• Mission: Prepare an aspiring leader to become a confident and compassionate Director of Nursing, driving clinical excellence and operational success in skilled nursing environments

What You’ll Actually Do
• Leadership Rotation: Rotate through key clinical and operational areas to understand how nursing leadership impacts quality outcomes, staffing, resident experience, and compliance.
• Operational Development: Learn essential Director of Nursing responsibilities including staffing management, clinical reimbursement basics, survey readiness, quality measures, and infection prevention.
• Project Leadership: Participate in project-based assignments focused on improving resident care, quality outcomes, workforce engagement, and operational performance to support center and Pod initiatives.
• Skill Enhancement: Attend leadership meetings, coaching sessions, and development workshops focused on communication, accountability, culture-building, and leading high-performing clinical teams.
• Mentored Growth: Work directly alongside experienced Directors of Nursing, Nursing Home Administrators, and market clinical leaders to develop confidence in managing daily operations and driving quality care.
• Capstone Presentation: Complete and present a capstone project focused on a clinical, operational, or workforce initiative to nursing center, Pod, or national leadership at the program’s conclusion.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current Registered Nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, college or university, with a desire to grow into a Director of Nursing role within skilled nursing and long-term care.
• Skills: Staffing management, clinical reimbursement basics, survey readiness, quality measures, infection prevention, labor management, and interdisciplinary team leadership.
• Bonus: BSN is preferred.