Nursing Director: Build Teams, Elevate Resident Care

Riverside Health System; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Leadership incentive

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead a dedicated clinical team, cultivate a positive workplace culture, and ensure residents receive exceptional care each day. This role emphasizes coaching, relationship building, and accountability to drive quality outcomes across nursing services, rehabilitation, dietary, and social services.

You’ll join a large, integrated health system with opportunities for professional growth and a meaningful,

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license.
• Minimum of two years of Senior Living or Long-Term Care leadership experience.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Coach, mentor, and support nursing leaders and frontline caregivers.
• Set clear expectations while helping team members succeed and grow.
• Recruit, retain, and develop talented nursing professionals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, respect, and excellence.
• Oversee nursing services to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation, social services, activities, dietary, pharmacy, physicians, and other disciplines to meet resident needs.
• Ensure care plans are developed, implemented, and maintained to support positive resident outcomes.
• Partner with physicians and clinical teams to continuously improve quality and service.
• Coordinate care across the continuum to support seamless resident experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Education

Virginia RN license

Job description

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead a dedicated clinical team, cultivate a positive workplace culture, and ensure residents receive exceptional care each day. This role emphasizes coaching, relationship building, and accountability to drive quality outcomes across nursing services, rehabilitation, dietary, and social services.

You’ll join a large, integrated health system with opportunities for professional growth and a meaningful,