Kahala Nui, a vibrant Senior Living Community located in Honolulu, Hawaii is looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (DON). The DON is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the 60-bed (20 certified/40 non-certified) Skilled Nursing department of the Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui. The DON ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, provides strategic and operational oversight of nursing staff, clinical programs, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, staffing, and associate development. The DON collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of mlama (to care for), accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.

 Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the Skilled Nursing department.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain department's personnel.
• Monitor quality assurance, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and workforce strategies to meet patient care needs.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, the IDT, and other associates to achieve organizational objectives.
• Investigate and resolve clinical, personnel, and patient care concerns.
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture of mlama.