Director of Nursing (DON)

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the clinical team and ensure high-quality, resident-centered care with regulatory compliance.

The DON will direct nursing services, develop policies, manage staffing, and drive clinical excellence in collaboration with the administration and interdisciplinary teams. Strong leadership and regulatory expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of nursing leadership in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• DON or ADON experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and survey processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to nursing operations and clinical staff.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies and procedures.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and retention of nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to drive clinical excellence.
• Monitor quality measures, infection control, and patient outcomes.
• Lead survey preparation and serve as primary clinical contact during inspections.
• Promote staff education, training, and professional development.

Skills

RN license in good standing

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Infection control

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON)
Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team and ensure the highest standards of resident care, regulatory compliance, and staff development.

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing services. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Director of Nursing (DON) Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to all nursing operations and clinical staff

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements

• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies and procedures

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and retention of nursing staff

• Collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to drive clinical excellence

• Monitor quality measures, infection control, and patient outcomes

• Lead survey preparation and serve as primary clinical contact during inspections

• Promote staff education, training, and professional development

Director of Nursing (DON) Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (required)

• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting

• Previous DON or ADON experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and survey processes

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Proven ability to manage teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunities for professional growth

• A mission-driven environment focused on quality care

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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