Nursing Director: Lead Quality Care & Team Development

NHS Management, LLC; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead all nursing services, ensure person-centered care, and maintain regulatory compliance across the facility.

The DON will mentor staff, manage clinical operations, monitor staffing and outcomes, and collaborate with the Administrator and Interdisciplinary Team to drive excellence, accountability, and compassionate resident care.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed RN in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience in a long-term care setting.
• Previous experience as a DON or Assistant DON preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing nursing homes.
• Passion for providing quality care and improving resident outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the facility.
• Ensure the highest quality of resident care through effective clinical management.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Monitor staffing levels and ensure appropriate clinical coverage.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, CMS, and company regulations.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Oversee infection prevention and control programs.
• Participate in survey readiness and coordinate Plans of Correction as needed.
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.
• Monitor clinical documentation, resident assessments, and care planning processes.
• Manage nursing department budgets, supplies, and resources.
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, resident satisfaction, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Regulations knowledge

Passion for quality care

Education

RN license

Job description

Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead all nursing services, ensure person-centered care, and maintain regulatory compliance across the facility.

The DON will mentor staff, manage clinical operations, monitor staffing and outcomes, and collaborate with the Administrator and Interdisciplinary Team to drive excellence, accountability, and compassionate resident care.