Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing Services (DNS) – Full-Time

AdviniaCare Newport | Newport, RI

Benefits include:

401(k) match

Competitive Salary

Opportunities for Growth

AdviniaCare Newport, a skilled nursing facility in Newport, RI, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing Services to lead our nursing department. In this role, you’ll guide a dedicated team of nurses and caregivers, uphold high clinical standards and ensure every resident receives safe, compassionate, person-centered care.

This is a full-time leadership position reporting to the Administrator and working closely with the facility’s leadership team.

What you’ll do

• Lead, direct and evaluate all nursing services and staff (RNs, LPNs and CNAs)

• Ensure compliance with CMS, Rhode Island Department of Health and facility standards

• Lead survey readiness and develop plans of correction as needed

• Oversee clinical quality, QAPI initiatives and infection prevention programs

• Manage nursing staffing, scheduling, recruitment, retention and performance

• Develop and manage the nursing department budget

• Collaborate with the MDS team, physicians, therapy and other departments on resident care

• Review and update nursing policies, procedures and clinical protocols

• Support staff education, orientation and ongoing competency training

• Build strong relationships with residents, families and community partners

What we’re looking for

• Active Rhode Island RN license or multistate (compact) RN license in good standing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• 3+ years of nursing leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (DNS/DON or ADON experience preferred)

• Strong knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and the survey process

• Proven ability to lead teams, improve clinical outcomes and manage budgets

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills

• Experience with electronic health records (e.g., PointClickCare) preferred

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with on-call and flexibility as needed

Why join AdviniaCare Newport?

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• 401(k)

• A supportive leadership team and the opportunity to shape quality care in the Newport community

AdviniaCare Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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