Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON)

Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

$175,000 – $200,000 per year

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) serves as the clinical leader of the facility and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care, regulatory compliance, and strong clinical outcomes.

The DON oversees all nursing services in accordance with federal (CMS), state (NJ DOH), and local regulations while promoting quality improvement, staff development, and operational excellence.

Position Overview

The Director of Nursing leads all clinical operations within the nursing department, ensuring compliance, maintaining high standards of resident care, and fostering a strong, accountable nursing team.

This role partners closely with facility leadership to ensure survey readiness, improve quality outcomes, and maintain efficient staffing and operational performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on clinical leader with extensive long-term care experience who can effectively balance administrative responsibilities with daily clinical oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all nursing services to ensure compliance with CMS, NJ DOH, and facility policies

• Oversee clinical operations to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care

• Manage staffing, scheduling, and overall nursing team performance

• Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

• Ensure infection prevention and control compliance while managing outbreak response

• Maintain continuous readiness for state and federal surveys

• Monitor clinical outcomes, including rehospitalizations, quality measures, falls, wounds, and infection rates

• Oversee medication management and ensure clinical documentation accuracy

• Support staff development, education, and competency validation

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care planning and discharge coordination

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on resident acuity and census

• Conduct regular clinical rounds and implement corrective action plans as needed

• Participate in an administrative on-call rotation as required

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing

• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and NJ DOH requirements

• Proven experience in staffing, clinical operations, survey readiness, and quality improvement

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience with EMR systems (PointClickCare preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• $175,000 – $200,000 per year

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Supportive and collaborative leadership environment

• Stable, well-established facility

• Opportunities for long-term career growth

• Strong clinical and operational support team

Location

Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

How to Apply

Submit your resume for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and next steps.