Director of Nursing

Jeff Harris and Associates; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeff Harris and Associates invites an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations at a respected senior living community in North Carolina. The DON will drive quality outcomes, mentor nursing staff, oversee resident assessments, care planning and documentation, and ensure compliance with all regulations.

This role requires an active RN license in North Carolina or eligibility, proven leadership in long-term or post-acute care, and a commitment to delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• RN license in North Carolina or eligible for licensure.
• Progressive nursing leadership experience in senior living, long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute care.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing services and clinical operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff while fostering a positive, accountable culture.
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and clinical documentation.
• Monitor quality indicators and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and departmental budgets.
• Promote resident safety, satisfaction, and clinical excellence throughout the community.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Resident-centered care

Education

RN license NC

Job description

A respected senior living community in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to provide strategic clinical leadership and ensure the highest standards of resident care. This is an outstanding opportunity for a compassionate, collaborative leader who is passionate about developing teams, driving quality outcomes, and creating an exceptional resident experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing services and clinical operations
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff while fostering a positive, accountable culture
• Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and clinical documentation
• Monitor quality indicators and implement performance improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and departmental budgets
• Promote resident safety, satisfaction, and clinical excellence throughout the community

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or eligibility for licensure
• Progressive nursing leadership experience within senior living, long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute care
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing clinical teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to delivering exceptional resident-centered care