DON Director of Nursing RN

A 300-bed Level II Trauma Center has retained Nealy Pierce to assist in recruiting a permanent Director of Nursing for their Senior Services population. This hospital is an award-winning, non‑profit, community hospital with some of the highest acuity levels in the state. This is an opportunity for a DON to join a community‑focused hospital with Magnet principles and evidence‑based practices, working alongside some of the top professionals in healthcare.

We are seeking an RN Director with a servant‑leader's heart who is passionate about patient care and quality above all else and wants to be well‑supported by the organization.

Director of Nursing (DON) position overseeing a 64‑bed department, including a 32‑bed memory care unit and a 32‑bed long‑term care unit for a non‑profit health system. This position reports directly to the CNO, who enjoys mentoring and collaborating with her directors. The role will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the unit, including professional practices, employee management, and support staff, to ensure the departmental goals are being met and to provide the highest quality patient care possible.

• Full‑time permanent position
• Join a compassionate and caring team that focuses on supporting each other and seeing patients improve through evidence‑based care
• An extremely well‑staffed department, providing an industry‑best 4.1 hours per patient day (the industry average is 2.25 hours)
• Stable schedule and work environment
• Mentorship & training
• $20,000 sign‑on bonus/relocation assistance
• Insurance benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, & more

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current licensure as an RN
• Coachable and eager to grow as a leader
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative, team‑building personality style
• Med/Surg, LTAC, Skilled or Assisted Living experience preferred
• CMSRN or GERO‑BC certifications are a plus

For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit a copy of your resume and a recruiter will reach out to get to know you in detail. We would love the opportunity to learn more about you, your passions, and your goals for the place you call home.

Centrally located on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Montana, this community offers the perfect mix of big‑city amenities and small‑town charm. With easy access to all the great outdoor activities, whether you're skiing, camping, hiking, out on the lake, kayaking, paddle boarding, fly fishing, or mountain biking, you will love all this area has to offer.