Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON)

Complete Care at Silver Lake | Dover, DE

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Clinical Excellence. Make an Impact.

Complete Care at Silver Lake is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team at our 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Dover, Delaware. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader who is committed to delivering exceptional resident care, mentoring clinical teams, and driving quality outcomes in a collaborative environment. The facility is a 3-Star CMS-rated skilled nursing center providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized clinical services.

As Director of Nursing, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational success.

Why Join Complete Care?

• Up to $130,000 salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career advancement opportunities within one of the region's fastest-growing post-acute care organizations
• Supportive leadership team
• Continuing education and professional development

Responsibilities for Director of Nursing (DON):

• Provide leadership and oversight of all nursing services within the facility
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Drive quality measures, survey readiness, and performance improvement initiatives
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain nursing staff
• Promote a positive culture focused on resident outcomes and employee engagement
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional resident care
• Manage staffing, budgets, clinical programs, and operational goals
• Monitor infection prevention, risk management, and clinical compliance initiatives

Qualifications for Director of Nursing (DON):

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Delaware
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting required
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, survey process, and quality measures
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for delivering outstanding resident-centered care

If you're an experienced nursing leader looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career with a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Complete Care family—where compassionate care and clinical excellence come together.

Complete Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.