RN - Director of Nursing - LTC

apartment Post Acute Partners location_onHamburg, NY 14075, US

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Up to $150,000 / Year

Overview

RN – Director of Nursing - Elderwood at Hamburg

Lead with purpose. Shape care. Build a nursing culture that lasts.

Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking an accomplished, people-centered Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical excellence in one of our most dynamic and high-impact skilled nursing communities. This is a pivotal leadership role for a nurse executive who believes that strong systems, empowered teams, and high standards are the foundation of exceptional resident care.

Located in the Southtowns of Western New York, Elderwood at Hamburg serves residents with complex medical and sub-acute needs, offering a DON the opportunity to practice at the top of their license while shaping the full nursing operation - strategy, staffing, quality, and culture.

Why This Role Matters:

As Director of Nursing, you are not just overseeing care - you are defining it. You will:

Set the clinical vision and expectations for the entire Nursing Services Department
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing nursing leadership team
Drive quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with the Administrator, Medical Director, Pharmacy, and interdisciplinary leaders
Be the clinical voice and decision-maker residents, families, and staff trust

This role is ideal for a DON who wants true influence, not just responsibility.

Who Thrives Here:

You are a confident, steady, and respected nurse leader who:

Builds trust and accountability through clear communication
Leads with presence, fairness, and follow-through
Creates an environment where staff feel proud of their work
Solves problems thoughtfully and diplomatically
Balances compassion with operational discipline

You understand that culture is built daily - not delegated.

Why Elderwood at Hamburg:

High-acuity clinical environment that keeps your skills sharp
Engaged leadership partnership and organizational support
Opportunity to make visible, lasting impact
A community-based setting with strong local roots
Part of Elderwood’s mission: People Caring for People

Ready to Lead Where It Counts?

If you’re looking for a DON role where your leadership is felt, respected, and essential, we’d welcome the conversation.

Apply today and help shape the future of care at Elderwood at Hamburg.

Responsibilities

(RN - Director of Nursing): What You’ll Lead & Own

Nursing Operations & Staffing: Oversight of nurse staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and development across all shifts
Clinical Quality & Outcomes: Assessment, planning, documentation, and delivery of high-quality nursing care
Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaboration with physicians, pharmacy partners, consultants, and ancillary services
Leadership Development: Direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of nursing leadership and staff
Education & Training: Design and execution of orientation, in-service training, and ongoing clinical education
Regulatory Excellence: Participation and leadership in Quality Management and continuous improvement initiatives
Workforce Pipeline Development: May serve as Program Coordinator for the Nursing Assistant Training Program

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Qualifications

(RN - Director of Nursing):

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (NY required)
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred
Minimum 2+ years of supervisory nursing leadership experience (DON or ADON level strongly preferred)
Geriatric or long-term care experience highly valued
Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and improve outcomes

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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