Director of Nursing

Director Of Nursing (RN)Wartburg is seeking an experienced, clinically strong Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our 50-bed skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility. This leadership role is ideal for an engaged, visible, and collaborative nursing professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, developing high-performing teams, and driving clinical and operational excellence.Responsibilities:Lead all nursing operations for a 50-bed skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.Oversee quality improvement initiatives and survey readiness.Manage and optimize the MDS process to support reimbursement and clinical outcomes.Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and staff.Supervise the Nurse Manager, Evening Supervisor, and Night Supervisor.Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and referral partners to support excellent clinical outcomes and census growth.Monitor quality metrics and implement strategies to improve resident care and reduce rehospitalizations.Lead effectively within a unionized environment.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education and LicensureGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN required, MSN preferred.Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in the State of New York.ExperienceMinimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience.At least three (3) years of experience in assisted living, long-term care, or a related geriatric healthcare setting.Experience managing memory care or dementia-specific programs strongly preferred.