Director of Nursing, RN

Director of Nursing – RN

Georgia War Veterans Home | Georgia

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON), RN to lead clinical operations at Georgia War Veterans Home , a skilled nursing facility serving our nation’s Veterans.

This is a key nursing leadership position responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, high-quality resident care while supporting regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and the development of a strong nursing team.

The ideal candidate is a proven nursing leader with skilled nursing facility experience , strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for serving Veterans and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the nursing department at Georgia War Veterans Home.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate, and person-centered nursing care.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff, including RNs, LVNs/LPNs, CNAs, and other clinical team members.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, assignments, and nursing department productivity.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, infection prevention, falls, wounds, rehospitalizations, and other key indicators.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, federal, and Veterans Home regulations and standards .
• Lead preparation for surveys and regulatory inspections and ensure timely development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, interdisciplinary team, residents, and families to address clinical and operational needs.
• Review resident assessments, care plans, physician orders, and changes in condition to ensure appropriate clinical interventions.
• Oversee medication management, infection control, wound care, documentation, and other nursing services.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous quality improvement.
• Investigate and appropriately respond to resident concerns, incidents, grievances, and clinical events.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and ensure adherence to facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Serve as a visible nursing leader and advocate for Veterans and the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Previous Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or senior nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility required.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care clinical practices, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Experience leading and developing interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of CMS and state skilled nursing regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional care and service to Veterans.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a hands-on, clinically strong nursing leader who can build trust with staff, maintain high standards of care, and create a positive culture within the nursing department.

Experience working with Veterans, medically complex residents, geriatric populations, or long-term care residents is highly valued.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading nursing services for Veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving our country . The Director of Nursing will play an important role in ensuring residents at Georgia War Veterans Home receive the dignity, respect, clinical care, and quality of life they deserve.

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