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Director of Nursing
American Senior Communities
Location : Hartford City, IN, 47348
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : Competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Director of Nursing
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Director of Nursing Opportunity at University
Registered Nurse
TheDirector of Nursingplays a key leadership role in the delivery of clinical services. The Director of Nursing oversees the nursing staff, ensures quality patient care, and manages administrative and regulatory responsibilities.
Skills Needed:
- Supportive Presence:Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
- Leadership: Guide, inspire, and support nursing teams to achieve high standards of patient care, drive innovation, and promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Collaboration:Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.
- Strong Clinical Skills:Ability to drive and deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care through a solid foundation of hands-on expertise, critical thinking, and clinical judgment.
- Teamwork:The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.
- Interpersonal Communication:Support a respectful and positive work environment by maintaining open, honest and effective communication with staff, residents, customers, and family.
Requirements:
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Indiana.
- Minimum of three years’ clinical experience in geriatric care coupled with a minimum of one year experience as a departmental manager in the skilled nursing setting.
- Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
- Must be able to work varying hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.
Benefits and perks include:
- Competitive Compensation:Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
- Health & Wellness:Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
- Life in Balance:Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
- Career Growth:Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
- Team Culture:C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.
*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply
About American Senior Communities
American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Directors of Nursing in Hartford City guide nursing teams to uphold exceptional geriatric care, ensuring compliance with Indiana’s healthcare regulations. Their leadership fosters innovation and collaboration, directly impacting the quality and safety of patient care in senior living environments.
A valid Indiana registered nurse license is essential for nursing leadership roles. Additionally, experience managing geriatric care departments and familiarity with state-specific regulatory standards strengthen a candidate's qualifications in this region.
Daily tasks include supervising nursing staff, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, monitoring regulatory compliance, and enhancing patient care protocols to meet senior residents’ unique health needs.
American Senior Communities offers mentorship, leadership development programs, and financial assistance for continuing education, fostering growth for Directors of Nursing who aim to advance clinical and administrative expertise.
The company’s emphasis on compassion, accountability, and relationships encourages Directors of Nursing to cultivate supportive, collaborative teams that prioritize resident well-being and staff engagement.
Directors of Nursing in Hartford City typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and the senior care sector’s competitive landscape in Indiana.
Yes, Hartford City’s nursing leaders often navigate staffing shortages and regulatory updates unique to Indiana, requiring adaptability and strong local network collaboration to maintain care excellence.
Directors of Nursing champion teamwork by fostering communication between nursing staff, therapists, and administrative units, ensuring seamless care coordination focused on resident health outcomes.
Effective communication, decision-making under pressure, empathy towards residents and staff, and the ability to inspire and manage a diverse nursing team are crucial leadership traits.
This role combines clinical excellence with a strong commitment to Indiana’s senior population, supported by robust employee benefits and a mission-driven culture emphasizing Hoosier hospitality and care legacy.
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