Director of Nursing (DON), RN

PACS

1d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fleetwood Post Acute is a 102-bed skilled nursing facility located in Easley, South Carolina, just 15 minutes from the Greenville metro area. We are proud of our long-tenured team, with many employees serving more than 10 years, creating a stable, supportive, and collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional care. Join a team where your leadership matters and become one of the familiar faces making a positive impact on the lives of our residents every day. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON, RN) to lead our nursing department and oversee the delivery of quality resident care. The DON is responsible for managing clinical operations, supervising nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining staffing levels, and fostering a culture of excellence throughout the facility. This role is vital in ensuring residents receive high-quality, compassionate care while supporting and developing a strong clinical team.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum 7 years of nurse management experience preferred
Skilled nursing or long-term care leadership experience strongly preferred
Proven experience managing clinical operations, staffing, budgets, and regulatory compliance
Strong knowledge of state and federal nursing home regulations
Experience with survey management and quality improvement initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) required/preferred
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively lead interdisciplinary teams
Must maintain all required continuing education and licensure requirements
Must remain in good standing with the South Carolina Board of Nursing at all times

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and management of the nursing department
Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies and procedures
Ensure resident safety and promote a culture of dignity, respect, and quality care
Help recruit, hire, onboard, train, and retain nursing staff
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and oversee scheduling processes
Conduct employee evaluations, coaching, disciplinary action, and performance improvement activities
Develop and conduct clinical education and in-service training programs
Coordinate pharmacy services and medication management processes
Serve as a liaison between physicians, residents, families, and the facility
Collaborate with all departments to promote exceptional resident outcomes
Participate in Quality Assurance (QA), Utilization Review, and Patient Care Conferences
Coordinate MDS processes and resident care planning activities
Develop and manage departmental budgets and reporting requirements
Stay current with regulatory requirements and communicate updates appropriately
Lead survey readiness efforts and participate in state surveys and follow-up activities
Maintain resident and employee confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Provide direct resident care and clinical support as needed
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to facility needs after hours as necessary
Directly supervises the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and nursing leadership team
Oversees the entire nursing department either directly or indirectly
Responsible for staff development, accountability, and department performance