DON - LTC

About the Role

Location: Philadelphia, PA. As the Director of Nursing (DON) you will oversee the clinical operations of a non‑profit Life Plan Community/CCRC that provides a continuum of care—including residential living, personal care, memory care, transitional care, skilled nursing, at‑home services, and end‑of‑life/comfort care. This position is ideal for a seasoned DON who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and developing a younger nurse‑leadership team while remaining visible and approachable to staff, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical operations of the community’s full continuum of senior‑care services.
• Provide people‑leadership and education, teaching, mentoring, and developing a younger nurse‑leadership team.
• Maintain calm, steady, systematic leadership in a fast‑paced admissions environment.
• Remain visible and approachable to staff, residents, and families.
• Ensure compliance with CMS/DOH survey processes and all regulatory requirements.
• Build staff morale and foster a supportive team environment.
• Develop strong relationships with residents, families, and community partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nursing leadership in SNF or LTC settings, with recent experience in a DON or ADON role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field.
• RN license in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Strong knowledge of CMS/DOH survey processes and regulatory compliance.
• Proven success in survey performance and staff development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, critical‑thinking, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to build staff morale and foster a supportive team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Infection Prevention certification or experience (certification within six months if not already certified).
• Post‑Acute Care Certification (PCC) experience.
• Previous leadership experience in a nonprofit or mission‑driven organization.

Salary and Compensation

$110,000 – $140,000 depending on experience, plus bonus potential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (no high‑deductible plan).
• 403(b) retirement plan with approximately 4% employer match from date of hire.
• Industry‑leading paid time off (generous PTO).
• Additional perks such as pet insurance and more.

Schedule

Full‑time, permanent position – 40 hours per week.