Nursing Director: Lead Care Excellence & Team Growth

Legacy Healthcare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits for eligible employees

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare in Baltimore is seeking a hands-on Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department in a skilled nursing facility. The DON will provide clinical leadership, ensure safe, high-quality resident care, and collaborate with Administration, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary teams.

You will mentor RNs, LPNs, CNAs, manage staffing, improve outcomes, prepare for surveys, and promote a culture of teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Experience leading nursing teams in SNF/long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily nursing department operations
• Lead, coach, and support RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other nursing personnel
• Ensure quality, compassionate, and resident-centered care
• Monitor clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, assignments, and nursing coverage
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Monitor infection prevention and control practices
• Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Prepare the nursing department for state surveys and other regulatory reviews
• Address resident and family concerns professionally and promptly
• Monitor compliance with facility policies and applicable regulations
• Conduct staff education, training, and performance coaching
• Collaborate with the Administrator and other members of the leadership team
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN license

Team coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Legacy Healthcare in Baltimore is seeking a hands-on Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department in a skilled nursing facility. The DON will provide clinical leadership, ensure safe, high-quality resident care, and collaborate with Administration, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary teams.

You will mentor RNs, LPNs, CNAs, manage staffing, improve outcomes, prepare for surveys, and promote a culture of teamwork and accountability.