Director of Nursing (DON)

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to lead their skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, NY. This vital role involves supervising nursing staff, developing policies, and ensuring high-quality care for residents. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in long-term care and strong leadership skills to foster a nurturing environment. With a commitment to maintaining dignity and independence for residents, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a team that values professional growth, stability, and innovative training programs in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Premium Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Growth Opportunities

Innovative Training Programs

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license in New York State.
• 5+ years of experience in long term care is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all nursing staff and ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Supervision Skills

Education

Current New York State RN License

5+ years in Long Term Care

2+ years of Supervisory Experience

Job description

Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is actively seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to work for our Skilled Nursing Facility located in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organization and communication skills as well as prior DON experience in LTC!

Duties Include:

1. Supervising all nursing staff in the facility
2. Development and implementation of nursing policy and procedure
3. Overseeing the hiring and continued employment of nursing staff
4. Ensuring there is adequate nursing staff, and that the staff’s skills remain current
5. Overseeing nursing employee conduct
6. Being knowledgeable of incidents at the facility
7. Assessing the health needs of each resident

Requirements:

1. Current New York State RN license
2. Prior DON experience
3. Minimum 5 years experience in long term care
4. Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
5. Evidence of strong supervision & leadership skills

About Us:

Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 160-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in New York’s beautiful Buffalo, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his/her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. At Ellicott Center, we offer premium compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth & stability, innovative training programs, and more. Ellicott Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.