Regional Director of Nursing

Apploi; Dunellen (NJ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Employee referral bonuses

Career growth and advancement opportu…

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services, a growing family of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is seeking a Regional Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing operations across all 10 facilities.

The Regional DON works alongside a second Regional DON, with responsibilities divided across the portfolio, leading clinical excellence organization‑wide and mentoring building nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Director of Nursing experience required; prior regional or multi-facility experience preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) / long-term care (LTC) setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight across all 10 AristaCare facilities.
• Partner with the second Regional DON, with distinct responsibilities at each building.
• Support facility-level DONs with clinical systems, quality initiatives, and survey readiness.
• Mentor and develop building nursing leadership.
• Travel regularly between facilities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Skills

Active RN license

DON experience

Regional leadership experience

Job description

AristaCare Health Services, a growing family of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is seeking a Regional Director of Nursing (DON) to support nursing operations across all 10 of its buildings. The Regional Director of Nursing (DON) works alongside a second Regional DON, with responsibilities divided across the portfolio — this is a true regional leadership role, free of in-building DON responsibilities. Known for beautifully appointed facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and a hands-on, open-door culture, AristaCare offers the Regional Director of Nursing (DON) a chance to shape clinical excellence organization-wide. Prior nursing home experience is required.

Regional Director of Nursing (DON) Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Holiday pay

• Life insurance

• Employee referral bonuses

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Regional Director of Nursing (DON) Duties

• Provide clinical oversight and support across all 10 AristaCare facilities

• Partner with the second Regional Director of Nursing (DON), with distinct responsibilities at each building

• Support facility-level DONs with clinical systems, quality initiatives, and survey readiness

• Mentor and develop building nursing leadership

• Travel regularly between facilities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Regional Director of Nursing (DON) Compensation and Schedule

• Salary: $180,000 per year

• Full-time, with regional travel

• Based in Central New Jersey

Regional Director of Nursing (DON) Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Director of Nursing (DON) experience required; prior Regional DON or multi-facility experience strongly preferred

• Must have experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) / long-term care (LTC) setting

Ready to lead at the regional level? Apply today to join AristaCare as our next Regional Director of Nursing (DON).

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