[9745] Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing (RN)

Norfolk, Virginia

Full Spectrum Search Group is a full-service healthcare recruiting agency specializing in post-acute leadership and healthcare administration. We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) for a skilled nursing facility in the Norfolk, Virginia market.

This is an opportunity to join a well-performing skilled nursing facility with a supportive Administrator and a strong clinical leadership team already in place. The organization is seeking a seasoned nursing leader who can unify the team, strengthen culture, and continue building upon the facility's quality outcomes.

Why This Opportunity?

• Sign-On Bonus

• 132-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility with 5-Star Quality Measures

• Supportive, Floor-Oriented Administrator Who Partners Closely with Clinical Leadership

• Opportunity to Make a Lasting Impact on Team Culture and Clinical Excellence

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing will oversee all clinical operations within the skilled nursing facility. This individual will provide leadership to the nursing department, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain quality standards, and foster a collaborative culture across the clinical team.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Director of Nursing who enjoys coaching teams, building accountability, and creating a positive work environment while delivering exceptional resident care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing services within the facility

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

• Lead quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness

• Partner closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team to achieve operational and clinical goals

• Mentor, coach, and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff

• Promote employee engagement and foster a collaborative team culture

• Monitor staffing, scheduling, and clinical performance metrics

• Support admissions, resident care planning, and overall clinical operations

• Maintain high standards for resident care and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Active RN license required

• Previous Director of Nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility strongly preferred

• Demonstrated success leading clinical teams in long-term care

• Strong knowledge of state and federal skilled nursing regulations

• Experience preparing for and successfully navigating regulatory surveys

• Proven leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills

• Ability to build trust, improve culture, and lead through change

Compensation

• Competitive base salary

• Sign-On Bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned nursing leader looking to join a stable organization where leadership is engaged, clinical support is in place, and there is a genuine opportunity to strengthen team culture while continuing to elevate quality outcomes.

To learn more about this role, connect with us at:

Email: View email address on us.fitly.work

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Full Spectrum Search Group is an equal opportunity search firm. We recruit candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law.
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