RN - Director of Nursing (DON), SNF
About The Position
Director of Nursing Salary Now Up to $136,792.50 Lead with purpose. Shape care. Build a nursing culture that lasts. Elderwood at Waverly is seeking an accomplished, people-centered Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical excellence in one of our most dynamic and high-impact skilled nursing communities. This is a pivotal leadership role for a nurse executive who believes that strong systems, empowered teams, and high standards are the foundation of exceptional resident care. Lead with purpose. Elevate care. Build a team that delivers. Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead, develop, and inspire our nursing team while driving clinical excellence across the facility. This is more than a leadership role - it’s an opportunity to shape culture, improve outcomes, and build a high-performing clinical team in a setting where your voice and leadership truly matter. Why This Role Matters Direct impact on quality of care and resident outcomes Opportunity to build and stabilize nursing teams Lead clinical operations in partnership with an engaged Administrator and leadership team Influence staff development, retention, and clinical standards What You’ll Lead Full oversight of nursing operations, staffing, and scheduling strategy Development of strong, accountable nursing leadership (ADONs, Supervisors, Unit Managers) Clinical quality, compliance, and regulatory readiness Interdisciplinary collaboration across physicians, pharmacy, and care teams Orientation, training, and ongoing staff development programs Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives What Elderwood Offers Highly competitive salary, with top-tier compensation for experienced LTC leaders Comprehensive benefits package Support from experienced regional and corporate clinical leaders The opportunity to make a measurable impact on a facility and its people Ready to Lead? If you’re a Director of Nursing who wants to build something stronger, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active NY license
- Proven nursing leadership experience in a SNF or healthcare setting
- Strong background in staff development, team building, and clinical operations
- Experience with regulatory compliance and survey processes
- A leader who is decisive, accountable, and people-focused
- Someone who can balance clinical excellence with operational realities
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a high-performing, engaged nursing team
- Drive clinical excellence, documentation accuracy, and care planning standards
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
- Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness
- Partner with leadership to improve retention, reduce agency reliance, and strengthen staffing stability
- Serve as a visible, hands-on leader supporting staff and residents
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary, with top-tier compensation for experienced LTC leaders
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Support from experienced regional and corporate clinical leaders
- The opportunity to make a measurable impact on a facility and its people
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
