A LITTLE ABOUT US: 

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services; we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, or complex medical needs.  

Our mission is simple but powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do, from creating individualized service plans to building strong partnerships with families, teams, and communities.  

As a Dungarvin employee, you’ll be at the heart of that mission. You’ll help people live meaningful lives on their own terms, supporting their goals, honoring their choices, and empowering their independence.  

With nationwide services, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference; one person, one voice, one choice at a time.  

Join our nationwide family and let us help you achieve your unique goals and dreams.  

WE OFFER: 

• Compensation: $90,000 Annually (Fixed Rate)
• Work Environment: Onsite/Hybrid(2-3 days per month) in Indianapolis, IN
• Team Culture: You'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven leadership team that believes in collaboration, accountability, and developing people. We value leaders who build relationships, embrace change, and aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves to help move the organization forward.
• Work Schedule: Typically, 8 AM - 5 PM CST, On call as needed.  
• Travel Requirement: Quarterly site visits required throughout the state, some overnight travel required.
• Retirement Plan: 401 K plan with employer match after one year of service.
• Company-Provided Hardware and Cellphone Stipend: All necessary equipment will be provided, along with a monthly stipend for cell phone expenses.
• Time Away: PTO that increases with tenure, and PTO donation options
• Insurance & Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, pet insurance, supplemental insurance options, and flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA and HSA). Plus, 100% company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Perks: National Brand Discounts, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program
• Job Mobility: Dungarvins multi-state footprint allows internal job mobility nationwide.
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.45 cents per mile

The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership for all nursing services throughout Indiana operations. This role oversees clinical programs, regulatory compliance, quality assurance initiatives, and nursing staff development while ensuring exceptional healthcare outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Working closely with operational leaders, physicians, pharmacies, and other healthcare partners, you'll develop clinical best practices, strengthen nursing operations, monitor quality metrics, and build a culture centered on compassionate, person-focused care and continuous improvement.

What You Get To Do:

• Nursing Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop the nursing team by providing coaching, mentorship, performance management, and ongoing education. Oversee hiring, orientation, competency training, and Med Core A & B instruction to build a high-performing clinical team.
• Clinical Operations & Quality: Direct nursing services across Indiana operations, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care through healthcare assessments, medication management, quality assurance programs, and individualized health risk planning for persons served.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain compliance with Indiana regulations, ICF standards, and organizational policies while overseeing clinical audits, incident reviews, corrective action plans, and enhanced monitoring for medically fragile individuals.
• Strategic Partnership & Clinical Support: Partner with operational leaders, physicians, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen clinical outcomes, improve nursing practices, support organizational initiatives, and provide on-call leadership for emergent clinical needs.

MUST HAVE:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including at least two years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Clinical Expertise: Strong knowledge of nursing best practices, healthcare assessments, medication administration, quality assurance, and clinical program development.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of Indiana healthcare regulations, ICF standards, nursing compliance requirements, and risk management practices.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana with the ability to maintain licensure in good standing.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Leadership Development: Experience developing nursing staff, mentoring clinical teams, and leading education or professional development initiatives.
• Quality & Compliance: Experience with clinical auditing, quality improvement programs, incident management, and survey readiness.
• Training & Education: Willingness and ability to teach state-required Med Core A & B training and provide ongoing clinical education that supports staff competency and high-quality care.

SKILLS CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS: 

• Clinical Leadership & Team Development: You inspire, mentor, and develop nursing professionals while fostering accountability, collaboration, and exceptional clinical care.
• Communication & Relationship Building: You build trusted relationships with operational leaders, healthcare providers, families, and interdisciplinary teams through clear, compassionate communication.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: You proactively identify clinical risks, evaluate complex situations, and implement solutions that improve healthcare outcomes.
• Organization & Operational Excellence: You successfully balance multiple priorities while maintaining compliance, quality standards, and efficient nursing operations.
• Regulatory & Quality Focus: You have a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement that ensure exceptional care for the individuals we serve.
• Adaptability & Accountability: You remain calm under pressure, confidently lead through change, and take ownership of organizational and clinical outcomes.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB: 

As Director of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of clinical care across our Indiana operations while making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll serve as a trusted leader, partnering with executive leadership, mentoring nursing professionals, and driving initiatives that improve quality, compliance, and healthcare outcomes.

If you're passionate about servant leadership, developing others, and advancing person-centered healthcare in a mission-driven organization, you'll find a rewarding career with opportunities to influence strategy, strengthen clinical programs, and make a meaningful difference every day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Dungarvin, Compass, Cambrian are equal opportunity employers.

The deadline for internal applications is set for two weeks from the date of the job posting.

7/29/2026

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