Director of Nursing, Registered Nurse

apartment NHC location_onNashville, TN 37205, US

Lead With Heart. Lead at West Meade. Become Our Next Director of Nursing (RN).

At NHC West Meade, we don’t just provide care, we create a home.

If you're a driven RN leader who thrives in a supportive, family-focused environment, this is your chance to make a real impact while growing your career with a company that truly values you. If you're ready to lead a strong nursing team with compassion and confidence, we'd love to meet you.

At NHC, we “Put our Heart in Everything We Do.” That means:

❤️ A culture built on respect, trust, and teamwork

🌱 Real opportunities for advancement

🏆 Recognition for your hard work

🎉 A positive, encouraging environment where people love to work

Position: Director of Nursing (RN)

Status: Full-Time

Compensation: VERY competative (based on RN experience, LTC tenure, and incentives)

What You Bring:

Active RN license in Tennessee
Strong clinical background in geriatrics and nursing administration
Experience in long-term care required
DON experience preferred, but not mandatory
A passion for serving seniors, supporting staff, and leading with integrity
A team-focused mindset and positive approach

What You’ll Lead & Inspire:

As our DON, you will be the clinical heartbeat of West Meade. You’ll:

Guide and support nursing staff to deliver exceptional resident-centered care
Oversee care planning, assessments, and clinical processes
Champion quality improvement initiatives
Cultivate strong relationships with residents, families, medical staff, and your administrator
Drive operational success, staffing excellence, and positive outcomes
Maintain compliance, build a strong nursing culture, and develop future leaders

Benefits You’ll Love:

Flexible scheduling
Competitive pay + holiday incentive pay
Earned Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
Uniforms provided
401(k) with generous company match
Tuition reimbursement & professional development
Clear paths for advancement

We are located at:
West Meade Place
1000 Saint Luke Drive
Nashville, 37205

If you are interested in working as a RN, Director of Nursing for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/West-Meade/

We look forward to talking with you about this great DON opportunity. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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