Director of Nursing (RN)

Legacy Healthcare; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Benefits package

PTO + holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare seeks an experienced RN leader to serve as Director of Nursing in a hospitality-driven skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting in Charlotte, NC. The DON will champion clinical excellence, staff development, and resident-centered care beyond daily management.

The role emphasizes visible leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to sustain high-quality outcomes and an outstanding resident experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Prior Director of Nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, surveys, QA, and reimbursement systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve culture, and drive accountability.
• Hands-on leadership with strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all nursing operations for the facility.
• Drive clinical quality measures and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain survey readiness and infection prevention standards.
• Mentor, coach, and develop nursing leadership and floor staff.
• Partner closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team.
• Improve staff retention, engagement, and accountability.
• Ensure exceptional resident and family communication.
• Support admissions, clinical systems, and care coordination.

Skills

RN license (active)

Director of Nursing experience

CMS regulations knowledge

Leadership & accountability

Communication skills

Resident-centered care

Job description

Director of Nursing (RN)

Hospitality-Driven Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Charlotte, NC

Clinical excellence starts with leadership.

We are a standalone Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation community in the Charlotte market seeking an experienced Registered Nurse leader to serve as our next Director of Nursing (DON).

This opportunity is ideal for a clinically strong, culture-focused nursing leader who believes exceptional care and exceptional hospitality should exist together. We are building a team that delivers high-quality outcomes while creating an environment that feels warm, responsive, and genuinely resident-centered.

We are not looking for someone who simply manages schedules and surveys. We are looking for a visible leader who builds trust with staff, mentors nurses, supports families, and sets the tone for clinical excellence throughout the building.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Standalone facility with local leadership and autonomy

• Hospitality-focused culture with strong emphasis on resident experience

• Leadership team committed to quality, accountability, and teamwork

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on culture and clinical performance

• Supportive environment focused on both short-term rehab and long-term care excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all nursing operations for the facility

• Drive clinical quality measures and regulatory compliance

• Maintain survey readiness and infection prevention standards

• Mentor, coach, and develop nursing leadership and floor staff

• Partner closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team

• Improve staff retention, engagement, and accountability

• Ensure exceptional resident and family communication

• Support admissions, clinical systems, and care coordination

What We’re Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required

• Prior Director of Nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, surveys, QA, and reimbursement systems

• Proven ability to lead teams, improve culture, and drive accountability

• Hands-on leadership style with strong clinical judgment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Passion for resident-centered care and hospitality-driven service

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance bonus opportunity

• Comprehensive benefits package

• PTO + holidays

• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

The Right Leader for This Role

Someone who:

• Leads from the floor, not behind a desk

• Builds strong teams through mentorship and accountability

• Balances clinical standards with compassion and service

• Creates calm during challenges and urgency when needed

• Understands that the resident experience is everyone’s responsibility

If you are an RN leader who wants the opportunity to elevate both clinical outcomes and the overall resident experience, we would love to speak with you.