Director of Nursing

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Director of Nursing DON

Job Summary:

Job Overview

Are you ready to take the next move in your nursing career? Are you tired on spinning your wheels and getting nowhere? Do you want to work in an environment that truely cares about their residents AND staff? If this sounds like you, PLEASE apply so we can meet you!

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated RN to LEAD our dynamic healthcare team. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be the senior clinical and operational leader responsible for the entire nursing department in our health care facility. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. Your strategic vision and management expertise will help foster a positive, efficient, and patient-centered environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence healthcare quality and staff development while upholding organizational excellence.

What We Offer:

$100,000 - $130,000 annually
Weekly paychecks

A stable opportunity with a wide array of experiences to develop your career
comprehensive benefits package, including:
401(k)
generous paid time off (pto)
health insurance (health and dental)
tuition reimbursement
continued education and career development opportunities
healthy work-life balance
supportive and friendly leadership and teammates to help you succeed!

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategic plans to improve nursing services and patient outcomes including policies and procedures that align with the organization's strategic goals.

• Support management of the organizational budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across the nursing department

• Manage the nursing staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development

• Ensure facility adheres to local, state, and federal healthcare laws, safety protocols and accreditation standards.

• Oversee personnel management in education for nursing staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth

• Act as a bridge between nursing staff, physicians, executive administration, multidisciplinary teams, and patient families

• Oversees continuing education, onboarding, competency assessments, and professional development of nursing staff.

• Accountable for clinical safety, resident outcomes and the creation and execution of individualized resident care plans.

  
  Qualifications

  • Proven management experience within healthcare or nursing leadership roles

  • Strong background in strategic planning, organizational budget management, and team leadership

  • Extensive knowledge of NYS education laws applicable to healthcare training programs or nursing education

  • Demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership in clinical environments or educational institutions

  • Experience supervising staff, managing personnel issues, and fostering a collaborative team environment

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities effectively

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher; Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred

  • Valid nursing license and relevant certifications demonstrating professional competency

  Join Our Team:

  If you are a compassionate leader with a passion for improving the lives of residents, we invite you to apply. Become a part of a team that values excellence in care and strives to create a supportive community for both residents and staff.

  Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V.

  Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

  Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

  Work Location: In person