RN - Director of Nursing (SNF)

Elderwood • Brockport, NY

70d • Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead, develop, and inspire their nursing team while driving clinical excellence across the facility. This role offers an opportunity to shape culture, improve outcomes, and build a high-performing clinical team where leadership is valued. The DON will have a direct impact on the quality of care and resident outcomes, 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
• Support from experienced regional and corporate clinical leaders
• The opportunity to make a measurable impact on a facility and its people

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager