About This Position
RN Director of Nursing (DON)
Lead with purpose. Build a strong clinical team. Make a difference every day.
A skilled nursing and senior care community is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department and help ensure the highest quality of care for our residents.
The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who can develop teams, improve outcomes, support staff, and partner effectively with facility leadership.
Position Summary
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and management of nursing services. This position provides clinical leadership to ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and quality care while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for the nursing department
Direct, supervise, and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective scheduling
Monitor the quality of resident care and clinical outcomes
Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies
Participate in surveys, audits, and regulatory processes
Monitor infection prevention and control practices
Review clinical documentation and ensure accurate and timely completion
Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and changes in condition
Respond appropriately to resident and family concerns
Coach, mentor, and develop nursing team members
Assist with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of nursing staff
Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and excellent customer service
Partner with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary leadership team
Monitor staffing, agency utilization, overtime, and other nursing department expenses
Promote a positive work environment focused on resident-centered care
Qualifications
Current, active RN license in the applicable state
Previous nursing leadership or management experience preferred
Long-term care/skilled nursing experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of clinical practices, regulations, and quality standards
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Commitment to providing exceptional resident care
Why Join Our Team?
This is an opportunity for a dedicated nursing leader to make a meaningful impact on residents, families, and the entire clinical team.
We are looking for a DON who will bring strong leadership, clinical excellence, accountability, and compassion to the role.
If you are ready to lead a team, improve outcomes, and make a difference every day, apply today!
Position: RN Director of Nursing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday with flexibility to respond to clinical and staffing needs as necessary
Work Location: In person
Lead with purpose. Build a strong clinical team. Make a difference every day.
A skilled nursing and senior care community is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department and help ensure the highest quality of care for our residents.
The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who can develop teams, improve outcomes, support staff, and partner effectively with facility leadership.
Position Summary
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and management of nursing services. This position provides clinical leadership to ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and quality care while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for the nursing department
Direct, supervise, and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective scheduling
Monitor the quality of resident care and clinical outcomes
Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies
Participate in surveys, audits, and regulatory processes
Monitor infection prevention and control practices
Review clinical documentation and ensure accurate and timely completion
Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and changes in condition
Respond appropriately to resident and family concerns
Coach, mentor, and develop nursing team members
Assist with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of nursing staff
Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and excellent customer service
Partner with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary leadership team
Monitor staffing, agency utilization, overtime, and other nursing department expenses
Promote a positive work environment focused on resident-centered care
Qualifications
Current, active RN license in the applicable state
Previous nursing leadership or management experience preferred
Long-term care/skilled nursing experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of clinical practices, regulations, and quality standards
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Commitment to providing exceptional resident care
Why Join Our Team?
This is an opportunity for a dedicated nursing leader to make a meaningful impact on residents, families, and the entire clinical team.
We are looking for a DON who will bring strong leadership, clinical excellence, accountability, and compassion to the role.
If you are ready to lead a team, improve outcomes, and make a difference every day, apply today!
Position: RN Director of Nursing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday with flexibility to respond to clinical and staffing needs as necessary
Work Location: In person
