RN - Director of Nursing (SNF)

Overview

Lead with purpose. Elevate care. Build a team that delivers. Elderwood is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead, develop, and inspire our nursing team while driving clinical excellence across the facility.

Why This Role Matters

• Direct impact on quality of care and resident outcomes
• Opportunity to build and stabilize nursing teams
• Lead clinical operations in partnership with an engaged Administrator and leadership team
• Influence staff development, retention, and clinical standards

What You’ll Lead

• Full oversight of nursing operations, staffing, and scheduling strategy
• Development of strong, accountable nursing leadership (ADONs, Supervisors, Unit Managers)
• Clinical quality, compliance, and regulatory readiness
• Interdisciplinary collaboration across physicians, pharmacy, and care teams
• Orientation, training, and ongoing staff development programs
• Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

What Elderwood Offers

• Highly competitive salary, with top-tier compensation for experienced LTC leaders
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Support from experienced regional and corporate clinical leaders
• The opportunity to make a measurable impact on a facility and its people

Ready to Lead?

If you’re a Director of Nursing who wants to build something stronger, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities (RN - Director of Nursing)

• Build and maintain a high-performing, engaged nursing team
• Drive clinical excellence, documentation accuracy, and care planning standards
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Partner with leadership to improve retention, reduce agency reliance, and strengthen staffing stability
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader supporting staff and residents

Qualifications (RN - Director of Nursing)

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active NY license
• Proven nursing leadership experience in a SNF or healthcare setting
• Strong background in staff development, team building, and clinical operations
• Experience with regulatory compliance and survey processes
• A leader who is decisive, accountable, and people-focused
• Someone who can balance clinical excellence with operational realities