Director of Nursing

Brandon Wilde Life Care Community; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free parking

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Generous PTO and paid holidays

DailyPay – Work today, get paid today

On-site gym and an Olympic size pool

Resident sponsored appreciation bonus

Educational scholarships

Engaging and fun work environment

Job summary

Brandon Wilde Life Care Community in Evans, GA is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the twenty-four-hour nursing operations across the Health Center and residential areas. You will ensure high-quality, resident-centered care, oversee staffing, training, and regulatory compliance, and act as the clinical leader in the absence of the Administrator.

The DON will manage budgets, coordinate with physicians and therapists, supervise assessments and care planning, and promote a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; GA RN License.
• Two years geriatric nursing experience and/or B.S. in nursing.
• Minimum of two years nursing administration experience; NADONA a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations for the Health Center and residential apartments.
• Ensure high-quality, resident-centered care while complying with standards and regulations.
• Direct staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning for 24-hour nursing coverage.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and develop nursing staff.
• Oversee orientation, annual evaluations and ongoing education programs.
• Coordinate resident care with physicians, therapists, hospice, home health and providers.
• Supervise assessments, care planning, and clinical outcomes; manage Medicare docs.
• Maintain licensure compliance and adherence to policies, HIPAA, and quality standards.
• Build relationships with residents, families and interdisciplinary teams; lead by example.
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional resident care.

Skills

Geriatric nursing experience

Nursing administration

Strong interpersonal communication

Basic computer proficiency

Education

RN license (GA)

NADONA certification

B.S. in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Position Title:

Director of Nursing (DON)

Compensation:

Starting 110,000/yr

Schedule:

Full Time, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday (on call availability)

Who We Are:

If you are looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider being a part of the Brandon Wilde team! We are looking for people who want to perform to the best of their abilities to provide exceptional service that exceeds the expectations of our residents and their families. Brandon Wilde is a Life Plan Community situated on a beautiful 73-acre campus in Evans, GA. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the over 350 seniors we serve. When you work at Brandon Wilde, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• DailyPay – Work today, get paid today
• On-site gym and an Olympic size swimming pool
• Resident sponsored appreciation bonus and educational scholarships
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Brandon Wilde is looking for an experienced DON that brings compassion, professionalism, and strong skills to work every day. The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the twenty-four-hour nursing care of all residents through the performance of the nursing personnel. This position is responsible for providing a “system of care” for residents in a manner and environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of each resident’s quality of life and provides dignity and respect in full recognition of each resident’s individuality.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in the Health Center (SNF, Personal Care and Memory Care) and residential apartments. This role is responsible for the selection, training, discipline and supervision for all nursing related Health Center personnel. DON is responsible for the procurement of appropriate supplies and equipment and operating within the departmental budget.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations for the Health Center and residential apartments.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with federal, state, local, and LCS standards.
• Direct staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning to ensure appropriate 24-hour nursing coverage.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and develop nursing team members.
• Oversee employee orientation, annual performance evaluations, and ongoing education programs.
• Coordinate resident care with physicians, therapists, hospice, home health, private duty providers, and other healthcare partners.
• Supervise resident assessments, care planning, restorative nursing programs, admissions, and clinical outcomes.
• Oversee Medicare documentation, MDS completion, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain nursing licensure compliance and ensure adherence to corporate policies, HIPAA, and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams through visible, hands-on leadership.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and exceptional resident care.
• Serve as the clinical leader for the community and act on behalf of the Administrator when needed.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. GA RN License
• Two years experience in geriatric nursing and/or B.S. Degree in nursing. Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred.
• Minimum of two years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting. NADONA certification a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.