Director of Nursing (DON)

Bellingham at West Chester • Evans, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Brandon Wilde is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services across its Health Center—including skilled nursing, personal care, and memory care—and residential apartments. The DON oversees the delivery and quality of 24-hour nursing care through nursing personnel, establishing a system of care that supports residents’ quality of life, dignity, and individuality.

The role provides overall supervision of nursing care and Health Center nursing personnel, including recruitment, training, discipline, and supervision. The DON also oversees procurement of supplies and equipment and manages the department within its budget. As the community’s clinical leader, the DON may act on behalf of the Administrator when needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Georgia RN license.
• Two years of experience in geriatric nursing and/or a B.S. degree in nursing.
• Minimum of two years of nursing administration experience; preferably in a long-term care setting.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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 maintain 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.
• Procure appropriate supplies and equipment and operate within the departmental budget.
• Serve as the community’s clinical leader and act on behalf of the Administrator when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free parking.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• DailyPay.
• On-site gym and Olympic-size swimming pool.
• Resident-sponsored appreciation bonus and educational scholarships.
• Engaging and fun work environment.

What This Job Offers

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