Director of Nursing (DON)

Life Care Services•Evans, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Brandon Wilde is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations for the Health Center—which includes skilled nursing, personal care, and memory care—and the community’s residential apartments. The DON is responsible for 24-hour nursing care delivered through nursing personnel and for the overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care. The role establishes a system of care that supports residents’ quality of life, dignity, respect, and individuality while meeting applicable regulatory and organizational standards. The DON oversees nursing personnel, staffing and workforce planning, resident care, clinical programs, compliance, and departmental resources. The position includes recruiting, training, evaluating, and developing staff; coordinating care with healthcare partners; overseeing assessments, care planning, admissions, restorative nursing, Medicare documentation, and MDS completion; and serving as the community’s clinical leader. The DON may act on behalf of the Administrator when needed. Brandon Wilde is a Life Plan Community on a 73-acre campus in Evans, Georgia, serving more than 350 seniors. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call availability. Starting compensation is $120,000 per year. New hires must pass pre-employment screening, including a fitness-for-duty physical, criminal background check, drug test, and employment references. Some roles may also require questions about vaccination status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Georgia RN license.
Two years of experience in geriatric nursing and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
At least two years of nursing administration experience; preferably in a long-term care setting.
Basic computer proficiency.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including a fitness-for-duty physical, criminal background check, drug test, and employment references.

Nice To Haves

Participation in professional organizations dealing primarily with geriatrics.
NADONA certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee nursing operations for the Health Center and residential apartments.
Ensure high-quality, resident-centered care and compliance with federal, state, local, and LCS standards.
Direct staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning to provide appropriate 24-hour nursing coverage.
Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and develop nursing team members.
Oversee employee orientation, annual performance evaluations, and ongoing education programs.
Coordinate resident care with physicians, therapists, hospice, home health, private duty providers, and other healthcare partners.
Supervise resident assessments, care planning, restorative nursing programs, admissions, and clinical outcomes.
Oversee Medicare documentation, MDS completion, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Maintain nursing licensure compliance and ensure adherence to corporate policies, HIPAA, and quality standards.
Build relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams through visible, hands-on leadership.
Promote accountability, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and exceptional resident care.
Serve as the community’s clinical leader and act on behalf of the Administrator when needed.
Manage procurement of appropriate supplies and equipment and operate within the departmental budget.
Provide overall supervision, provision, and quality oversight of nursing care.