Director of Nursing ( DON )

JOB DETAILS

The Good Stuff! At a Glance!

1. Pay: Competitive wages (based on experience)
2. Schedule: Full-time | Leadership Role
3. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match
4. Paid Time Off: Paid holidays and paid vacation

Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation, where caring is more than a profession! It's a purpose!

Position Summary: Director of Nursing ( RN )

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing all nursing services within the facility to ensure the delivery of exceptional, person-centered care. The DON provides clinical leadership, ensures compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations, develops and mentors nursing staff, and partners with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to achieve positive clinical outcomes while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a long-term care setting
• Previous experience as a DON or Assistant DON preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing nursing homes
• Passion for providing quality care and improving resident outcomes

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the facility
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care through effective clinical management
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing staff
• Monitor staffing levels and ensure appropriate clinical coverage
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, CMS, and company regulations
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Oversee infection prevention and control programs
• Participate in survey readiness and coordinate Plans of Correction as needed
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes
• Monitor clinical documentation, resident assessments, and care planning processes
• Manage nursing department budgets, supplies, and resources
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.