Director of Nursing — Skilled Nursing Leader

Outcome HC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Interdisciplinary leadership team

Job summary

Outcome HC in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department in a skilled nursing facility. The DON ensures regulatory compliance, supports staff development, and promotes high-quality resident care.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, oversight of RNs/LPNs/CNAs, and active participation in quality improvement efforts, while maintaining staff engagement and resident-focus in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Previous nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting preferred, or comparable supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the nursing department.
• Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and individualized care.
• Oversee nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs/GNAs.
• Monitor staffing levels, schedules, assignments, and nursing coverage.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Maryland Department of Health, and federal/state regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Participate in the QAPI program.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, infection prevention, falls, wounds, hospitalizations, and other indicators.
• Conduct regular rounds and provide clinical oversight of resident care.
• Collaborate with Administrator, Medical Director, physicians, residents, families, and team.
• Oversee care plans and nursing documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Outcome HC in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department in a skilled nursing facility. The DON ensures regulatory compliance, supports staff development, and promotes high-quality resident care.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, oversight of RNs/LPNs/CNAs, and active participation in quality improvement efforts, while maintaining staff engagement and resident-focus in a regulated environment.