Director of Nursing (DON)
About The Position
Lead with heart and purpose - join us as a DON in a skilled nursing facility where your leadership helps create a supportive, resident- centered environment that truly feels like home! We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026! As an employee recently said, “I feel I have a lot of support. I feel like part of the team.” As the Director of Nursing in a SNF setting it is your responsibility to organize, develop, manage, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the community. The Director of Nursing is to work directly with the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained for each resident at all times. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the community's administration and Nursing Policies and Procedures.
Requirements
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN within the state in which you work.
- Must possess a current CPR or BLS certification.
- Must have a minimum two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role in a nursing community or other related healthcare community, preferably in long term care.
- Must possess basic computer skills and ability to navigate through various software programs, including electronic health record software.
Responsibilities
- Organize, develop, manage, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the community.
- Work directly with the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained for each resident at all times.
- Follow all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintain established standards of practice set forth by the community's administration and Nursing Policies and Procedures.
Benefits
- Tuition & Scholarship Opportunities
- DON Mentorship Programs
- Excellent PTO & Benefits
- Structured Systems & Regional Support
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Stable, Strong Leadership Team
- DAILY Pay!
- Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
- Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more.
- Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
- 401K through Fidelity
- Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
- Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
- Wellness programs offered through WebMD
- Employee recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
