Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

Ready to Take the Next Step? Become a Director of Nursing!

From ADON to DON — Your Leadership Journey Starts Here!

Are you an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) who is ready to take the next step in your career? If you’re passionate about nursing leadership, building strong teams, and making a meaningful difference in resident care, we want to hear from you!  We’re looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) who is ready to take ownership, lead with confidence, and make an impact across the entire Nursing Services Department.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a management position — it’s an opportunity to step into the leadership role you’ve been preparing for.

As DON, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a talented nursing team
• Build upon your ADON experience and expand your leadership skills
• Partner with the Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team
• Shape nursing operations, staffing, education, and resident care
• Mentor and develop future nursing leaders
• Create a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and retention
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, regulators, and community partners
• Drive quality improvement and ensure compliance with state, federal, and company standards

What You’ll Lead

As Director of Nursing, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Services Department , ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing the nursing team
• Establishing priorities, assignments, and departmental expectations
• Monitoring resident care, documentation, medication administration, and care plans
• Conducting regular rounds and participating in resident assessments and care
• Managing admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Overseeing staffing, recruitment, orientation, training, and staff education
• Supporting QAPI, infection control, MDS, care planning, safety, and other nursing programs
• Managing department resources, supplies, and budgets
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and company regulations
• Promoting employee engagement, retention, accountability, and a positive workplace culture

ADONs This Could Be Your Next Move!

If you’ve been saying, “I’m ready for a DON role,” this is your opportunity to put your leadership skills into action.   Bring your ADON experience. Build your leadership legacy. Make the move to DON.   Join a team where your leadership matters, your ideas are valued, and your ability to develop people can make a lasting difference in the lives of residents and staff.

Apply today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career!

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience
• experience in a long-term care setting

 

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance
• 401K
• Pet insurance
• Competitive pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Educational opportunities

Our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals . We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for those we serve. Our team is committed to ensure the well-being and comfort of every resident. We believe in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that feels like home.

At Greensprings , our core values are:

• COMPASSION
• HONESTY
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• RELATIONSHIPS
• TRUSTWORTHINESS

At Greensprings, we make meaningful connections with residents, families, the communities we serve, and fellow team members every day. If you are a highly skilled, caring, compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) seeking employment with unparalleled benefits and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career at Greensprings where meaningful connections and opportunities await you. We hope you make the decision to join us!

Greensprings originated from a profound belief that caring for others during their most vulnerable years is what we as individuals are called to do. Psalms 71:9 tells us, “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. The Greensprings began through a strategic vision centered around connecting people to life. Our approach aims to maximize the quality of life and well-being of our residents while fulfilling their individual needs and promoting purposeful living. At Greensprings, our team has the opportunity every day to connect with someone and to reconnect them to their previous life and their passions.

Greensprings is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability, political affiliation, marital and veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.