Visionary Nursing Director - Lead Clinical Teams & Safety

HealthForce Healthcare; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

24/7 dedicated clinical and admin supp

Professional development

Executive leadership opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare in Springfield, VT is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team. You will shape nursing operations, champion patient safety, and foster a high-performing, compassionate care culture.

The role requires Vermont RN licensure, BSN, with MSN/MHA preferred, 5+ years nursing and 2+ years in leadership. You will oversee policies, compliance, budgeting, recruitment, and cross-functional collaboration to drive quality care.

Qualifications

• Current Vermont RN license or compact with eligibility.
• BSN required; MSN or MHA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a nursing leadership/supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing services and staff to ensure high‑quality care.
• Develop and maintain policies per CMS and Joint Commission.
• Recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Manage budgeting, scheduling, resources, and workflow.
• Collaborate with physicians and admin to improve outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

BSN

MSN or MHA preferred

Job description

HealthForce Healthcare in Springfield, VT is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team. You will shape nursing operations, champion patient safety, and foster a high-performing, compassionate care culture.

The role requires Vermont RN licensure, BSN, with MSN/MHA preferred, 5+ years nursing and 2+ years in leadership. You will oversee policies, compliance, budgeting, recruitment, and cross-functional collaboration to drive quality care.