Director of Nursing (DON) - Full-Time Exempt

About the role

The Director of Nursing (RN) at Heritage Health Services is responsible for providing overall leadership and oversight of the nursing department to ensure high-quality resident care. This role also includes regulatory compliance, workforce development, operations management, and representing the organization in various professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and oversight of the nursing department to ensure high-quality resident care
• Accountable for clinical outcomes, including prevention and management of falls, pressure injuries, infections, and hospital readmissions
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor resident care, staff performance, and overall environment of care
• Oversees documentation practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of resident records
• Maintains continuous survey readiness and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Leads survey preparation, participates in surveys, and oversees implementation of plans of correction
• Oversees incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Ensures compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and the compliance program
• Develops, leads, and retains a high-performing nursing team through effective hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Manages nursing department operations within budget, including labor and supply expenses
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies
• Ensures orientation, onboarding, ongoing training, and competency development of nursing personnel
• Ensures maintenance of licensure and certification requirements for all nursing personnel, including CPR certification for all licensed nursing personnel
• Ensures fair and consistent application of disciplinary processes and performance evaluations
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to improve quality of care and operational outcomes
• Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, and resident-centered care
• Treats residents, families, visitors, and staff with courtesy and respect
• Represents the organization in professional, community, and marketing activities as appropriate
• Attends and participates in required meetings, committees, training, and organizational initiatives
• May provide direct nursing care as needed and serve in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Executive Director

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active, unrestricted license in the state
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical practices
• Current CPR certification
• Prior experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing preferred
• Demonstrated experience with survey readiness and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing staffing, budgets, and operational performance
• Leadership Competencies: strategic thinking and decision-making, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to lead through change and manage competing priorities, high level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism, ability to analyze data and drive performance improvement

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) with active, unrestricted license in the state, Graduate of an accredited nursing program, Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical practices, Current CPR certification
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing, Demonstrated experience with survey readiness and regulatory compliance, Experience managing staffing, budgets, and operational performance

Skills

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead through change and manage competing priorities
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Ability to analyze data and drive performance improvement

Benefits

Wages up to $130,000 annually based on experience, Unlimited PTO, Growth Potential, Quarterly leadership incentive program

Pay

$130,000 annually based on experience

Schedule

N/A