DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing operations to ensure patient care standards are met.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold patient safety standards.
• Develop and execute staffing plans to maintain adequate nurse coverage.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and mentor nursing staff to support career growth and development.
• Create and manage the nursing department budget and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for nursing leadership and frontline roles.

Requirements

• Nurse executive leadership of nursing operations and patient care standards.
• Active licensure as a registered nurse with valid state privileges.
• Regulatory compliance mastery (CMS, JCAHO, state boards) and patient safety.
• Quality metrics oversight and continuous improvement with dashboards.
• Budget management for nursing department and resource allocation.
• Mentorship and development of nursing staff and leaders.
• Experience implementing evidence-based practices and clinical protocols.
• Recruitment and onboarding oversight for nursing leadership and frontline roles.

Qualifications

• Strategic staffing plans to ensure adequate nurse coverage and favorable ratios.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration with physicians and care teams.
• Contract role readiness: on-site presence, reporting, and high-visibility work.

Benefits

• On-site position based in Parkersburg, WV — collaborate face-to-face with your team in a dedicated workplace.
• Competitive base salary as the core component of your compensation package.