Director of Nursing (DON) – Pineville, NC

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the nursing department.
• Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.
• Supervise and support nursing staff and department leadership.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, and resident care plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and retention.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Prepare for and participate in state and federal surveys.
• Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina RN license required.
• Previous DON, ADON, or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively lead and develop a nursing team.