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Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Lexington, KY
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations at a skilled nursing facility in Lexington, KY. This role is ideal for a proven nursing leader who understands how to drive quality care, maintain compliance, and build strong teams.
If you’ve successfully led nursing operations in a SNF and know how to keep survey readiness tight, this is a strong opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all nursing operations within the facility
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs)
- Maintain survey readiness and manage audits/inspections
- Collaborate with administration on clinical and operational goals
- Monitor quality measures, infection control, and patient outcomes
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and clinical workflows
Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of Kentucky (REQUIRED)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility (REQUIRED)
- Strong knowledge of SNF regulations, survey process, and compliance standards
- Proven leadership experience managing nursing teams
- Ability to drive accountability while maintaining a positive team culture
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Bonus potential
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- PTO and holiday pay
- Supportive leadership and resources
Why This Role
This is a stable facility with leadership support in place — allowing you to focus on clinical quality, team development, and operational success, not constant turnover or crisis management.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced DON with SNF leadership background and open to a role in Lexington, apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.