Director of Nursing (DON) - Skilled Nursing
About The Position
The Director of Nursing provides overall leadership, supervision, and oversight of nursing services in the 24-bed Skilled Nursing neighborhood at The Lakes at Litchfield. The role partners closely with community leadership to support clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, resident satisfaction, and team member engagement. It offers a hands-on leadership opportunity in a smaller community, with an emphasis on resident-centered care, team development, and strong relationships with residents and families. The Director of Nursing also serves as an on-call clinical leader and Manager on Duty as assigned.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of South Carolina.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute leadership experience.
- Prior Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing experience.
- Experience leading teams, coaching staff, and supporting regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and oversee all nursing services within Skilled Nursing.
- Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and compassionate care.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, hospice providers, home health partners, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations and standards.
- Maintain staffing plans and nursing schedules to provide quality 24-hour resident care.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and communicate significant resident changes to appropriate parties.
- Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop nursing team members.
- Support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education for nursing staff.
- Manage nursing supplies, equipment, and department resources.
- Participate in community leadership initiatives and quality assurance programs.
- Serve as an on-call clinical leader and Manager on Duty as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
