Nursing Director — Resident Wellness Leader

Altamaha Health Center; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Altamaha Health Center in Jesup, GA is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing and clinical services within the skilled facility, ensuring high quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The DON will oversee staffing, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration with the Medical Director, promoting a culture of quality, safety, dignity, and resident well-being while meeting state requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of Director of Nursing experience.
• Must meet all applicable state and local health requirements, including background and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all clinical and nursing services.
• Ensure resident care meets or exceeds standards.
• Conduct rounds and monitor quality of care and resident outcomes.
• Oversee clinical documentation, medications, treatments, and records.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and retain qualified nursing staff.
• Develop staffing plans and schedules based on resident needs and budget.
• Evaluate current and prospective residents to ensure appropriate levels of care.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and support surveys.
• Monitor nursing performance and departmental budgets.
• Ensure timely completion of required documentation and reports.
• Promote a culture centered on quality, safety, dignity, and resident well-being.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Georgia RN license

Job description

Altamaha Health Center in Jesup, GA is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing and clinical services within the skilled facility, ensuring high quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The DON will oversee staffing, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration with the Medical Director, promoting a culture of quality, safety, dignity, and resident well-being while meeting state requirements.