Director of Nursing: RN Leader - Flexible Scheduling

HealthForce Healthcare; Washington; On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

24/7 clinical and administrative staff

Professional development

Executive leadership opportunities

Collaborative, patient-first culture

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare in Springfield, VT is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team and shape nursing operations with a strong focus on patient safety and high-quality care. The DON will mentor staff, drive policy compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards, and partner with physicians and administration to optimize patient outcomes across all shifts.

This leadership role requires strategic thinking, budget oversight, and a commitment to professional development of

Qualifications

• Requires active Vermont RN license (or compact state license)
• BSN is required; MSN or MHA preferred
• Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience; 2+ years leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing services and staff to ensure high-quality patient care
• Develop and maintain clinical policies/procedures compliant with state, CMS, and Joint Commission regulations
• Recruit, onboard, train, and evaluate nursing personnel
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and workflow optimization for the nursing department
• Collaborate with physicians, facility administration, and allied health teams to improve patient outcomes
• Lead patient safety initiatives, incident investigations, and quality assurance programs

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BSN

MSN or MHA preferred

Job description

HealthForce Healthcare in Springfield, VT is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team and shape nursing operations with a strong focus on patient safety and high-quality care. The DON will mentor staff, drive policy compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards, and partner with physicians and administration to optimize patient outcomes across all shifts.

This leadership role requires strategic thinking, budget oversight, and a commitment to professional development of