Director Of Nursing (Don)

Director of Nursing (DON)

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Young Adult-Focused Care

About the Role

We're looking for a Director of Nursing who believes healthcare can be high-quality, empowering, and human-especially for younger adults navigating recovery, rehabilitation, or complex medical needs.

Our facility serves a younger population in a skilled nursing and rehab setting, and this role is about more than compliance and schedules. It's about building a nursing culture that supports independence, dignity, growth, and real life outcomes while delivering exceptional clinical care.

If you're a strong clinical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, values collaboration, and wants to help redefine what skilled nursing can look like for younger people, this role was built for you.

What You'll Do:

Lead & Inspire Nursing Teams

• Oversee all nursing operations, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs

• Set clear expectations, coach leaders, and build a strong, accountable team culture

• Create an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and proud of the care they deliver

Deliver Modern, Person-Centered Care

• Ensure nursing care is developmentally appropriate and aligned with the goals of younger adults

• Support residents managing complex medical conditions, rehabilitation, behavioral health needs, or recovery journeys

• Promote autonomy, self-advocacy, and skill-building as part of everyday care

Drive Quality & Compliance (Without Losing the Human Side)

• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations

• Lead survey readiness and follow-up with confidence and transparency

• Monitor quality indicators, outcomes, and safety initiatives

• Use data to improve care-not just to check boxes

Collaborate Across Disciplines

• Partner with therapy, social services, behavioral health, and medical providers

• Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and goal-setting

• Communicate clearly with residents, families, and external partners

Build the Future of Nursing at Our Facility

• Recruit, onboard, and retain high-quality nursing staff

• Lead training, competency development, and professional growth

• Champion innovation, new care models, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For:

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or complex care settings

• Proven leadership or management experience

• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements

• Ability to lead with confidence, empathy, and accountability

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

• Experience working with younger or non-traditional patient populations

• Background in rehab, neuro care, behavioral health, or substance use recovery

• Comfort with technology, EHRs, and data-driven decision making

The Kind of Leader You Are:

• You balance high standards with real compassion

• You're comfortable making decisions-and owning them

• You believe culture matters just as much as clinical outcomes

• You're adaptable, curious, and not afraid to challenge "how it's always been done"

Why This Role Matters:

This isn't a traditional nursing home leadership position. You'll have the opportunity to help shape a care model that meets younger adults where they are-supporting recovery, independence, and long-term success in a setting that often wasn't designed with them in mind.