RN - Director of Nursing (DON), SNF
About The Position
Elderwood 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. Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—exceeding both the New York state average (3.33) and the national average (3.32). This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care, strong staffing, and high standards in safety and health outcomes. When you join our team, you become part of a facility that residents and families trust. This role offers a direct impact on quality of care and resident outcomes, an opportunity to build and stabilize nursing teams, lead clinical operations in partnership with an engaged Administrator and leadership team, and influence staff development, retention, and clinical standards.
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
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Onsite CNA PAID Certification courses to ensure a steady flow of continued clinical support
- 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
