Nursing Director: Lead with Compassion & Excellence

Marquis Health Consulting Services; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision & dental

401(k) with match

Engagement committee

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Bay Harbor Post Acute and Healthcare Center is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide clinical leadership, oversight, and mentorship across the nursing team, ensuring safe, compassionate, resident-centered care.

The role emphasizes staffing planning, quality improvement, and collaboration with administrators to maintain high standards in a 295-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active RN license in the state of employment.
• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, nursing care center, or other related healthcare setting.
• Experience in supervision, leadership, and staff development required.
• Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices, healthcare regulations, and standards applicable to long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive staffing plan that reflects the department's clinical needs and supports safe, high-quality resident care.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor, evaluate, and enhance the quality of nursing care delivered throughout the facility.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with residents, family members, staff, and the interdisciplinary medical team.
• Partner closely with the Administrator to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care that aligns with organizational goals and resident needs.
• Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate departmental policies and procedures in accordance with current federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing staff to promote professional growth, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
• Oversee quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives to ensure continuous enhancement of nursing services.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and clinical standards governing nursing care facilities.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing experience

Supervision

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree (preferred)

Job description

Bay Harbor Post Acute and Healthcare Center is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide clinical leadership, oversight, and mentorship across the nursing team, ensuring safe, compassionate, resident-centered care.

The role emphasizes staffing planning, quality improvement, and collaboration with administrators to maintain high standards in a 295-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility.