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Director of Nursing

Eastern Healthcare Group
Abingdon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Director of Nursing (DON), Registered Nurse (RN)

We are looking for experienced or aspiring Director of Nursing (DON) candidates to join our Eastern family. Experienced DONs - if you are not beat down and cynical about the current state of healthcare, you will find a home at Eastern! Optimists, dreamers, creative problem solvers, and servant leaders will fit right in! Never served as a DON before? Not a problem! We welcome candidates looking to grow under strong, supportive leadership, and offer a robust orientation and mentoring program!

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

While Working With Us, You Will Enjoy

  • Employee Engagement Activities
  • Referral and performance bonuses
  • Positive, supportive work environment
  • Excellent Training
  • Competitive Pay and Benefits

The Director of Nursing runs all management and daily operations of the clinical department within the healthcare center.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, and facility guidelines.
  • Direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.).
  • Guide staffing procedures within the facility.
  • Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department.
  • Develop and enforce policies related to legal compliance and high quality of care.
  • Oversee budgets and monitor expenditures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia, and current/active CPR certification.
  • Previous experience in a supervisory role in a nursing care facility preferred, however, consideration will be given to strong candidates without such experience.
  • Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
  • Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
  • Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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