Executive Nurse Director — Skilled Nursing & Quality Care

Software Placement Group, SPG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Executive leadership role

Interdisciplinary support structure

Job summary

A premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in New York is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to provide overall clinical leadership and operational oversight for its Nursing Department.

Reporting directly to the Administrator, this executive role drives resident-centered care, ensures continuous regulatory compliance, and mentors a dedicated nursing team while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, active NY RN license required.
• Prior Director of Nursing (DON) or senior nursing leadership experience in long-term care required.
• Extensive background in skilled nursing and long-term care environments required.
• Strong knowledge of NY DOH regulations, CMS requirements, and survey processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and clinical management of the nursing department.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, CMS, and NY DOH regulations.
• Provide direct clinical leadership, supervision, mentoring, and support to nursing staff.
• Maintain facility readiness for state, federal, and regulatory surveys and inspections.
• Manage department staffing schedules and ongoing clinical staff competencies.
• Develop, review, and implement evidence-based nursing policies and procedures.
• Lead QAPI program and quality initiatives.
• Conduct regular clinical rounds to monitor resident care delivery and staff performance.
• Address and resolve staff concerns and grievances professionally.
• Collaborate with Administrator and interdisciplinary team to foster a high-performing care environment.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Staff mentoring

Problem solving

Education

RN license (New York)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SigmaCare EMR

Job description

A premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in New York is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to provide overall clinical leadership and operational oversight for its Nursing Department.

Reporting directly to the Administrator, this executive role drives resident-centered care, ensures continuous regulatory compliance, and mentors a dedicated nursing team while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident outcomes.