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Posted August 23, 2026

DIRECTOR OF NURSING DON

Long-term Healthcare Facility
Knoxville, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
NOW HIRING - DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON)

We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you. The goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support everyone in working to the benefit of the facility and its residents.

Responsibilities - Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)

  • Guide staffing procedures

  • Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department

  • Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures

  • Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards

  • Control budgets and monitor expenditures

  • Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed

  • Manage record-keeping procedures

  • Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations

  • Report to upper management

DON Skills

  • Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting

  • Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare

  • Outstanding organizational and stress management skills

  • Aptitude in problem-solving

  • Valid nursing and CPR certification

DON Education/Experience:

  • Maintains a current, valid Nursing License as a registered professional nurse, in good standing in TN.

  • Possesses a minimum one (1) year of experience in nursing service administration. Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred

  • Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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