Director of Nursing

Eden Senior Care; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden East, a portfolio of skilled nursing, seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee all nursing operations at Edenbrook on Second Avenue in Kingston, PA. The DON ensures quality care and regulatory compliance within a collaborative work environment for residents and staff.

Ideal candidates are experienced RNs with leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, plus a strong grasp of healthcare regulations and staff development, and the role also manages budgets and cross-department

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current RN license and CPR certification.
• Experience as director of nursing in a skilled nursing setting.
• Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices.
• Ability to lead and develop personnel and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (RNs, LPNs, etc.).
• Guide staffing procedures and set department objectives.
• Coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures.
• Develop and enforce compliance policies and high-quality standards.
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations.
• Report to upper management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN licensure (active)

CPR certification

Job description

EDEN EAST is a portfolio of skilled nursing. As an industry-leading provider of post-acute care, Eden East has been dedicated to changing the way healthcare is delivered. We are passionate about elevating and enhancing our employees as they are the core of the care and love we aim for, cultivating a family-like environment to ensure our residents are treated like family.

Edenbrook on Second Avenue, a well-established and a trusted provider in the skilled nursing space located in Kingston, PA, and a proud member of the Eden East Network, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee all nursing operations within the facility.

Position: Director of Nursing (DON)

This role is responsible for ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, and a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where staff can deliver the highest level of care to the residents.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN, etc.)
• Guide staffing procedures
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
• Manage record-keeping procedures
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Report to upper management

Requirements:

• Valid RN license and CPR certification
• Proven experience as director of nursing
• Skilled Nursing setting experience
• Great understanding knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
• Great communication and people skills
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
• Aptitude for problem-solving