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Director of Nursing (DON)
Clinical Leadership Opportunity with a Growing Long-Term Care Organization
Embassy of Tunkhannock is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to provide strong clinical leadership and oversee all nursing operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for a confident, independent nurse leader who thrives in an ever-changing healthcare environment and is committed to building exceptional teams while delivering outstanding resident care.
We are looking for a leader who can effectively prioritize competing demands, make sound clinical decisions independently, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with exceptional interpersonal skills who enjoys mentoring others and developing future nursing leaders.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within a Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Partner with the Nursing Home Administrator and interdisciplinary leadership team to achieve exceptional clinical, regulatory, and operational outcomes.
- Ensure continuous compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining survey readiness.
- Oversee resident care, clinical documentation, infection prevention, quality assurance, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff.
- Build a positive, collaborative culture focused on accountability, communication, and resident-centered care.
- Drive improvements in Quality Measures, staffing, employee engagement, and resident outcomes.
- Lead confidently through change while effectively managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Support the care of residents with behavioral health diagnoses, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and other medically complex conditions.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility to practice in the state.
- Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Strong working knowledge of CMS regulations, the state survey process, and long-term care regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated success developing high-performing nursing teams and mentoring clinical leaders.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working with residents with behavioral health diagnoses, psychiatric disorders, dementia, and complex medical needs preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Monthly Performance Incentive Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a growing long-term care organization that is committed to clinical excellence, leadership development, and resident-centered care. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop a strong nursing team, and work alongside an experienced leadership group dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes.
Apply Today
If you're a clinically driven nursing leader who enjoys working independently, building high-performing teams, maintaining regulatory excellence, and leading through change, we'd love to speak with you about this confidential opportunity
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Director of Nursing: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $88,688 - $127,258