Director of Nursing ( DON )

Valley View Health And Rehabilitation LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthInsurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Valley View Health and Rehabilitation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services with clinical and operational excellence. The DON ensures regulatory compliance, staff development, and high-quality resident care across all shifts.

The role partners with the Administrator and Medical Director to drive quality outcomes, patient safety, and survey readiness, fostering accountability and a compassionate, resident-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing required.
• Minimum five years nursing experience in long-term care setting.
• Experience as Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all nursing services and clinical operations.
• Establish and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Improvement

Resident Outcomes

Staff Development

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON) – RN

Valley View Health and Rehabilitation

The Good Stuff — At a Glance

Position: Director of Nursing (DON)

Facility: Valley View Health and Rehabilitation

Department: Nursing Administration

Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation

Focus:

• Clinical Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Improvement
• Resident Outcomes
• Staff Development

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Lead with Excellence. Set the Standard for Care.

Valley View Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an accomplished and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to provide clinical and operational leadership for our nursing department.

The Director of Nursing is a key member of the facility’s leadership team and is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of nursing practice, regulatory compliance, resident safety, and quality outcomes.

This position requires a strong clinical leader who can effectively develop nursing teams, establish accountability, evaluate performance, and collaborate across departments while maintaining a consistent focus on exceptional resident care.

Position Overview

The Director of Nursing provides overall leadership and direction for Nursing Services and is responsible for the organization, development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing programs within the facility.

Working closely with the Administrator, Medical Director, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team, the DON ensures nursing services are delivered in accordance with professional standards, facility policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.

The successful candidate will combine clinical expertise with strong operational leadership, creating an environment where employees are supported, expectations are clear, and residents receive consistent, high-quality care.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the facility’s nursing services and clinical operations
• Establish, implement, and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice
• Ensure resident care is delivered in accordance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Maintain readiness for regulatory surveys and ensure appropriate follow-up on identified areas of concern
• Monitor clinical outcomes, resident status changes, documentation, and standards of nursing practice
• Provide leadership and oversight to nursing management, licensed nurses, CNAs, and other nursing personnel
• Participate in recruitment, orientation, training, development, and retention of nursing staff
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching, evaluation, and accountability
• Monitor staffing and nursing department operations to support appropriate resident care and continuity of services
• Lead and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Review clinical trends, incidents, outcomes, and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with physicians, the Medical Director, department leaders, and interdisciplinary team members
• Promote effective communication with residents and families and ensure concerns are addressed appropriately and compassionately
• Support infection prevention, risk management, resident safety, and clinical compliance initiatives
• Foster a professional nursing culture centered on accountability, teamwork, resident dignity, and quality

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience in a long-term care setting
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing strongly preferred
• Demonstrated nursing leadership and staff-management experience
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state regulations governing skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
• Knowledge of clinical quality, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and performance improvement
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead effectively in a complex and fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to resident-centered care and continuous improvement of clinical outcomes

Our Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Elite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

Leadership That Makes a Difference

The Director of Nursing has a significant influence on the quality of care residents receive and the environment in which our nursing professionals work.

At Valley View Health and Rehabilitation, we are looking for a leader who understands that clinical excellence requires more than strong policies—it requires visible leadership, sound judgment, accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to developing people.

Join Valley View Health and Rehabilitation and help lead the standard of care our residents and families deserve.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

“Our Family Caring For Yours”