Director of Nursing (DON)

apartment Complete Care Careers location_onPhillipsburg, NJ 08865, US

Complete Care at Phillipsburg, a 4-Star rated skilled nursing facility, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations at our 60-bed facility in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and strong clinical team performance.

Qualifications

Active RN license in New Jersey or a valid multi-state (compact) license – required
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in long-term care or skilled nursing – required
Prior DON or strong ADON experience preferred
Solid understanding of NJ Department of Health regulations and survey process
Proven leadership, communication, and staff development skills

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all nursing operations and clinical services within the facility
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leadership and clinical staff
Maintain high standards of resident care and clinical outcomes
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and survey readiness
Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to support facility goals

Why Join Complete Care

Supportive corporate and regional clinical leadership
Stable, smaller facility environment allowing hands-on leadership
Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident care and staff culture
Competitive compensation and benefits package

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