Skip to main content
Posted August 23, 2026

Director of Nursing DON

RAM Recruiting
Covington, KY, US Full Time
110000USD - 125000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description

The Pavilion at Kenton, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in historic Covington, KY, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team. Located on the former St. Elizabeth Hospital campus, The Pavilion is known for its gracious, home-like environment, historic chapel, healing garden, and dedicated interdisciplinary care team. The Director of Nursing (DON) will oversee all clinical operations in our close-knit community. Prior Director of Nursing (DON) experience is needed, and prior nursing home experience is required.

Director of Nursing (DON) Benefits

  • Competitive pay

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Holiday pay

  • Life insurance

  • Employee referral bonuses

  • Career growth and advancement opportunities

  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Director of Nursing (DON) Duties

  • Oversee day-to-day nursing operations and clinical care

  • Lead, mentor, and supervise the nursing staff

  • Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on resident care planning

  • Manage nursing schedules, staffing, and quality assurance

Director of Nursing (DON) Compensation and Schedule

  • Full-time

  • Location: Covington, KY 41014

Director of Nursing (DON) Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

  • Prior Director of Nursing (DON) experience required

  • Must have experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) / long-term care (LTC) setting

Apply today to join The Pavilion at Kenton as our next Director of Nursing (DON)!

IND789

Sign up for Job Alerts