Director Of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON)

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Young Adult-Focused Care
About the Role

We're looking for a Director of Nursing who believes healthcare can be high-quality, empowering, and human—especially for younger adults navigating recovery, rehabilitation, or complex medical needs.

Our facility serves a younger population in a skilled nursing and rehab setting, and this role is about more than compliance and schedules.

It's about building a nursing culture that supports independence, dignity, growth, and real life outcomes while delivering exceptional clinical care.

If you're a strong clinical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, values collaboration, and wants to help redefine what skilled nursing can look like for younger people, this role was built for you.

What You'll Do:

Lead & Inspire Nursing Teams


* Oversee all nursing operations, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs


* Set clear expectations, coach leaders, and build a strong, accountable team culture


* Create an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and proud of the care they deliver

Deliver Modern, Person-Centered Care


* Ensure nursing care is developmentally appropriate and aligned with the goals of younger adults


* Support residents managing complex medical conditions, rehabilitation, behavioral health needs, or recovery journeys


* Promote autonomy, self-advocacy, and skill-building as part of everyday care

Drive Quality & Compliance (Without Losing the Human Side)


* Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations


* Lead survey readiness and follow-up with confidence and transparency


* Monitor quality indicators, outcomes, and safety initiatives


* Use data to improve care—not just to check boxes

Collaborate Across Disciplines


* Partner with therapy, social services, behavioral health, and medical providers


* Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and goal-setting


* Communicate clearly with residents, families, and external partners

Build the Future of Nursing at Our Facility


* Recruit, onboard, and retain high-quality nursing staff


* Lead training, competency development, and professional growth


* Champion innovation, new care models, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For:

Required


* Active Registered Nurse (RN) license


* Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or complex care settings


* Proven leadership or management experience


* Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements


* Ability to lead with confidence, empathy, and accountability

Nice to Have:


* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration


* Experience working with younger or non-traditional patient populations


* Background in rehab, neuro care, behavioral health, or substance use recovery


* Comfort with technology, EHRs, and data-driven decision making

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