RN Director of Nursing Full-time

Salary

$95,998.50 - 144,007 year

Overview

RN – Director of Nursing (DON)Salary: $95,998.50 – $144,007 / Yearly

Overview

Elderwood is seeking a clinical leader to fill the vital role of the RN – Director of Nursing (DON). The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills and has a natural ability to inspire camaraderie and teamwork. The DON is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of residents while providing leadership and oversight for the nursing department.

Why Work at Elderwood?

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Weekly Pay Schedule

  • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Benefits (for eligible employees)

  • 401(k) with Employer Match

  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Package

  • Tuition Assistance Programs

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • Shift Differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends for eligible positions

 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage overall nurse staffing, training, and development within the Nursing Services Department

  • Oversee quality of nursing care, including assessment, planning, documentation, and service delivery

  • Coordinate medical and pharmaceutical services in collaboration with the Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, and major vendor pharmacy

  • Ensure proper placement of residents in collaboration with facility staff and attending physicians

  • Coordinate interdisciplinary healthcare services provided by facility staff, external providers, and consultants

  • Participate in and promote Quality Management initiatives to improve nursing services

  • Direct orientation and on-the-job training for Assistant Director Nursing Services, Head Nurse, Evening/Night Supervisors, Medical Records Assistant, and Clinical Instructor

  • Hire, discipline, and terminate department staff as necessary; conduct exit interviews for staff employed six months or more

  • Develop and oversee orientation and ongoing in-service training programs for department staff

  • Serve as Program Coordinator for the Nursing Assistant 100-Hour Training Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations

  • Review and process personnel information including evaluations, time sheets, leave requests, and disciplinary actions

  • Assist with discipline as requested by supervisory staff

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Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with current state license

  • At least 2 years of supervisory nursing experience

  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  • Strong problem-solving skills and diplomatic conflict resolution

  • Demonstrated managerial leadership skills: desire for improvement, building trust, and fostering staff pride

  • Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or administration

  • Geriatric nursing training

  • Additional training and experience aligned with facility size and responsibilities

  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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