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Director of Nursing DNS DON for Nursing Home

Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bronx, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026 CLOSED ON 8/24/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing DNS DON for Nursing Home position at Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

MUST HAVE DNS EXPERIENCE IN A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY ! ! !

A Facility in the Bronx is actively seeking a Director of Nursing (DNS) to join our dynamic team of professionals.

Major job responsibilities for a Director of Nursing include but are not limited to, the following:

  • Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Nursing Services Department, Staff Educator/Infection Control
  • Supervise the nursing staff and inform them of new policies and procedures
  • Recruitment, retention, and training of nurses
  • Ensure that the legal procedures, nursing practices, and work standards are met as per facility policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with the healthcare facility management team in leading the clinical team
  • Manage resident data and medical records.
  • Participates in the administration of the health care facility as a full member of the executive team.
  • Participates in the strategic and long range planning of the health care facility.
  • Ensures the ongoing evaluation and innovation of services provided by organized nursing services and the organization, and promotes continuous quality improvement.

Requirements of a Director of Nursing:

  • Current New York State Registerered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to plan organize and implement policies and procedures
  • Must have minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a nursing supervisor level in a health care facility- hospital or nursing facility
  • Must be able to assist in emergency situations

What we offer: We offer our staff with far more than just a place to work!! Rather, we are a company you can be proud of, where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

Competitive salary
Generous PTO package
Health/Dental Benefits
401k plan
Paid orientation
Innovative training programs
Monthly employee recognition programs
Referral bonus
Employee of the month

We are an EOE

IND1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • DNS in a nursing home: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • NY RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000

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