Director of Nursing ( DON )

NHS Management, LLC; Pleasant Grove (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $15,000

Benefits package (Medical, Dental, VIs

PTO - paid holidays and vacations

Job summary

Legacy Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and oversee all nursing services, ensuring exceptional, person-centered care and regulatory compliance. The DON provides clinical leadership, mentors staff, and partners with the Administrator to achieve positive outcomes in a compassionate culture.

The role requires an RN license, at least five years in long-term care, and prior DON or Assistant DON experience.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a long-term care setting.
• Previous experience as a DON or Assistant DON preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the facility.
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care through effective clinical management.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Monitor staffing levels and ensure appropriate clinical coverage.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, CMS, and company regulations.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Oversee infection prevention and control programs.
• Participate in survey readiness and coordinate Plans of Correction as needed.
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.
• Monitor clinical documentation, resident assessments, and care planning processes.
• Manage nursing department budgets, supplies, and resources.
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license

Job description

• Pay: Competitive wages (based experience)
• Sign on Bonus: $15,000
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays and paid vacation

JOB DETAILS

The Good Stuff! At a Glance!

• Pay: Competitive wages (based experience)
• Sign on Bonus: $15,000
• Schedule: Full-time | Leadership Role
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays and paid vacation

Legacy Health and Rehabilitation,

where caring is more than a profession! It's a purpose!

Position Summary: Director of Nursing ( RN )

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing all nursing services within the facility to ensure the delivery of exceptional, person-centered care. The DON provides clinical leadership, ensures compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations, develops and mentors nursing staff, and partners with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to achieve positive clinical outcomes while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a long-term care setting
• Previous experience as a DON or Assistant DON preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing nursing homes
• Passion for providing quality care and improving resident outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the facility
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care through effective clinical management
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing staff
• Monitor staffing levels and ensure appropriate clinical coverage
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, CMS, and company regulations
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Oversee infection prevention and control programs
• Participate in survey readiness and coordinate Plans of Correction as needed
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes
• Monitor clinical documentation, resident assessments, and care planning processes
• Manage nursing department budgets, supplies, and resources
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Ref #: e22512fd-2a0f-47e2-9a06-b8408849c661

Date Posted: 2026-08-18