RN Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON)Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

An established post-acute and long-term care organization is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations and clinical services. The ideal candidate is a hands-on nursing leader who is passionate about quality care, staff development, and positive resident outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations and clinical services.

• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and staff.

• Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, and company policies.

• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, and QAPI initiatives.

• Maintain survey readiness and oversee plans of correction.

• Oversee infection prevention and clinical standards.

• Manage staffing, scheduling, and nursing labor.

• Partner with physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Minimum 2 years of Director of Nursing experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.

• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and state survey requirements.

• Experience with clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to lead and develop nursing teams.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on, results-oriented nursing leader who can effectively balance clinical excellence with strong operational leadership and staff development.