RN - Director of Nursing (SNF)

Post Acute Partners Cheektowaga, NY 14227, US

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Salary

up to $180,000 based on experience

Overview

Director of Nursing (RN) - Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Enhanced Compensation - Salary now offering up to $180,000 based on experience

Lead with purpose. Build a culture of excellence. Make a lasting impact on resident care.

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our clinical team and guide the delivery of exceptional care to our residents. This is an opportunity for a strong nursing leader to shape clinical excellence, support staff development, and partner with facility leadership to drive quality outcomes in a mission-driven skilled nursing environment.

As Director of Nursing, you will play a critical role in fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and compassionate care - ensuring residents receive the highest level of clinical support while empowering nursing teams to thrive.

Why Join Elderwood ?

Elderwood offers a leadership environment where clinical expertise and strong management are supported. We offer:

Competitive salary up to $180,000
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
PTO and paid holidays
Supportive regional and corporate clinical leadership
Opportunities to grow within the Elderwood/Post Acute Partners network
Mission-driven culture: People Caring for People

What Makes Elderwood at Cheektowaga Unique?

Large 172-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community
Destination for cardiac, orthopedic, and post-surgical rehabilitation
Home to Seasons® Memory Care, Elderwood’s specialized dementia program
Located on a continuum-of-care campus with assisted and independent living
State-of-the-art therapy suites and rehabilitation equipment
Centrally located in the Buffalo metro region

Join a team that values leadership, compassion, and clinical excellence.

If you are an experienced RN Leader, apply now to explore this Director of Nursing opportunity at Elderwood at Cheektowaga.

Responsibilities

As Director of Nursing, you will lead the clinical operations of the facility and ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care.

Clinical Leadership & Quality

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all nursing services and clinical operations
Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality resident care consistent with state and federal regulations
Promote strong clinical outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and survey readiness
Conduct routine rounds and monitor clinical performance across all units
Ensure accurate documentation, care planning, and interdisciplinary coordination of resident care

Team Leadership & Staff Development

Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing leadership including ADONs, nurse managers, and nursing staff
Oversee onboarding, orientation, and ongoing clinical education programs
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to support staff success
Collaborate with Human Resources and facility leadership on staffing, scheduling, and employee relations

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and facility policies
Maintain oversight of infection control practices and clinical safety standards
Lead response and preparation for regulatory surveys and audits
Ensure resident rights are protected and care is delivered with dignity and respect

Operational Leadership

Partner with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to drive operational excellence
Monitor staffing plans and support workforce stability within the nursing department
Contribute to department budgeting, resource planning, and operational strategy
Represent the nursing department in leadership meetings, quality committees, and care planning discussions

Resident & Family Engagement

Address resident and family concerns regarding care in a timely and professional manner
Foster a culture of compassionate, resident-centered care throughout the facility

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Qualifications

(RN - Director of Nursing):

Credentials of a Registered Professional Nurse with a current State license required.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or administration preferred.
At least two years of supervisory nursing experience and additional training and experience commensurate with the size of the facility and responsibilities of the position required.
Geriatric nursing training preferred.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing, utilize creative problem solving, and handle problems diplomatically required.
Exhibits characteristics of effective managerial leadership skills. These characteristics should include: desire for improvement; builder of trust; creating an environment where staff can experience pride. Their efforts are directed at allowing each worker to perform his or her own work and performing in a manner consistent with the aims and standards of the organization.
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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