Director of Nursing (DON)

Director Of Nursing (Don)A highly respected, CMS 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Ocean County, NJ is seeking an accomplished Director of Nursing to lead its clinical team. This is a well-established campus with a decades-long reputation for quality care, consistent recognition from the New Jersey Department of Health, and a large, clinically sophisticated subacute program.This is not a rebuild. You will step into a strong, fully supported nursing department with an ADON, a dedicated Infection Preventionist, and four Unit Managers already in place, so you can focus on leading, raising the bar, and protecting the outcomes this building is known for.I consistently hear that leadership is supportive, and there is a warm, collaborative atmosphere across the campus.What You'll LeadAll nursing services across long-term care and a high-acuity subacute unitClinical programs including IV therapy, tracheostomy and pulmonary care, wound care, enteral feeding, and trauma rehabilitationRehospitalization preventionSurvey readiness, regulatory compliance, and QAPICMS quality measures and continued 5-star performanceRetention, and development of the nursing teamWhat We're Looking ForActive New Jersey RN license (or eligibility for NJ licensure)Extensive experience as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facilityA proven record of long, consistent tenure in DON rolesA track record of low rehospitalization rates and strong survey resultsExperience leading a large subacute or short-term rehab programA visible, steady leadership style that nurses trust and want to followBSN or MSN preferred; RAC-CT, DNS-CT, or wound certification a plusWhat's OfferedVery competitive salaryPerformance bonus programsPrivate accommodations close to campus available for periodic stays, as desiredA strong, stable leadership team and a building with a reputation worth protectingA highly supportive regional clinical and operations team prepared to support you and the facility in reaching all goals.All inquiries are strictly confidential. Apply here or schedule a confidential conversation directly: We will be happy to answer any questions you have.This search is being conducted by EliteConnect, a boutique healthcare executive search firm.