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Director of Nursing RN

Sandstone Healthcare Group
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Director Of Nursing (RN Required) - Sandstone Of Tucson

Sandstone of Tucson is seeking a confident, experienced, and results-driven Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team. This is not an entry-level leadership role — we are looking for a strong RN leader who understands skilled nursing operations, thrives under accountability, and knows how to drive clinical excellence.

If you are a decisive leader who can build teams, improve outcomes, and maintain survey readiness at all times — we want to speak with you.

About Sandstone Of Tucson

We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community committed to high clinical standards, operational excellence, and compassionate resident care. Our leadership team believes in ownership, teamwork, and supporting strong leaders who are ready to elevate performance.

Your Impact as Director of Nursing

As DON, you will have full oversight of the nursing department and be directly responsible for:

  • Maintaining survey readiness and regulatory compliance at all times
  • Leading, coaching, and holding nursing staff accountable for performance
  • Driving quality improvement initiatives and improving clinical outcomes
  • Managing staffing, scheduling oversight, and labor efficiency
  • Strengthening infection control, risk management, and care standards
  • Building a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and accountability
  • Partnering with the Administrator to achieve operational and clinical goals


This role requires visibility, leadership presence, and the ability to make confident decisions.

What We Are Looking For

  • Active Arizona RN license required (Compact accepted)
  • Minimum 3 years of nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing
  • Prior DON or strong ADON experience preferred
  • Proven success with surveys and regulatory compliance
  • Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and clinical best practices
  • Ability to lead through change and improve systems
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills


We are seeking a leader — not just a manager.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Benefits package
  • Supportive ownership and executive leadership
  • Opportunity to make a measurable impact
  • Professional growth within a growing organization


Sandstone of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000

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