Director of Nursing
About The Position
Director of Nursing (DON) Lead with Purpose. Inspire with Compassion. Transform Care. Are you a visionary nursing leader ready to elevate clinical excellence in a dynamic rehabilitation environment? We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team in delivering exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape culture, empower caregivers, and make a lasting impact on residents and families every single day. 🌟 Why This Role Matters As Director of Nursing, you will be the clinical heartbeat of our facility — driving quality outcomes, mentoring nursing talent, and ensuring regulatory excellence while fostering a compassionate, resident-centered environment. You will partner closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to create a culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Active RN license (in good standing)
- Prior leadership experience in skilled nursing, rehab, or long-term care
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and survey processes
- Exceptional communication and team-building skills
- Proven ability to improve quality metrics and clinical systems
- Passion for resident-centered care
Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise all nursing services within the facility
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations
- Maintain readiness for surveys and audits
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes
- Recruit, mentor, and retain top nursing talent
- Develop nurse managers and charge nurses into strong leaders
- Foster engagement, collaboration, and professional growth
- Promote a positive, supportive workplace culture
- Monitor quality indicators and implement performance improvement plans
- Lead infection prevention and control initiatives
- Review incident reports and implement corrective action strategies
- Drive initiatives to reduce rehospitalizations and improve resident satisfaction
- Manage staffing models and scheduling to ensure safe coverage
- Oversee nursing budgets and resource allocation
- Collaborate with therapy, social services, and medical providers
- Support census growth through clinical excellence and community reputation
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional growth and leadership development
- A collaborative executive leadership environment
- The chance to truly make a difference in people’s lives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
