Interim DON: Lead On-Site Nursing Excellence

Avardis Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Avardis Health seeks an Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations across our Charlotte, NC area facilities. This on-site role supports resident care excellence and provides mentorship to the nursing team.

The Interim DON will oversee education, compliance, budgeting, staffing, and quality initiatives, stepping in during transitional periods and ensuring policy adherence. Travel and some weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state.
• RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two years of leadership experience in nursing services administration.
• Experience in a healthcare setting serving the same age/type of resident population.
• Strong knowledge of nursing management, planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and state/federal healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to clinical staff.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and safe patient care in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
• Set and monitor departmental goals and objectives aligned with nursing ethics and standards of practice.
• Recruit, hire, and retain top nursing talent, ensuring compliance with staffing requirements.
• Develop and implement competency/skills checklists for nursing staff, including contracted team members.
• Prepare and manage the nursing department's annual operating budget.
• Maintain current policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote holistic, person-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with resident rights policies and actively work to resolve resident grievances.
• Drive innovation and process improvements to enhance healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

RN Nursing Degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Avardis Health seeks an Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations across our Charlotte, NC area facilities. This on-site role supports resident care excellence and provides mentorship to the nursing team.

The Interim DON will oversee education, compliance, budgeting, staffing, and quality initiatives, stepping in during transitional periods and ensuring policy adherence. Travel and some weekend work may be required.