Director of Nursing - Long-Term Care Facility

Director of Nursing – Long-Term Care Facility

The Director of Nursing (DON) will oversee all nursing operations in a long-term care facility serving older adults. This hands-on leadership role involves managing staff, ensuring high-quality care, maintaining compliance, and supporting day-to-day operational management.

Why This Job Is Awesome:

• Lead a fully staffed, low-turnover nursing team in a stable, supportive environment
• Work on a spacious, serene campus with a calm, home-like atmosphere
• Focus on resident care, staff leadership, and operational excellence—without Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement pressure
• Competitive salary: $110,000–$130,000 per year
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule (40 hours/week) for work-life balance

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise all nursing staff across 3 shifts, supporting morale, professional development, and accountability
• Oversee resident care, including assessments, admissions appropriateness, documentation, and incident management
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support facility operations, including governance, policy updates, and staff hiring processes
• Serve as a point of contact for families, tours, and admissions-related discussions once fully onboarded

Skills & Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 3 years long-term care experience; 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Experience with geriatric care and multi-shift nursing leadership
• Knowledge of incident management, policy development, and documentation standards
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email, messaging) and familiarity with EMR systems preferred
• Familiarity with state systems: Virtual Gateway, vaccination tracking portals, Mass Mutual Aid Emergency Plan tools
• Doctoral degree preferred, but extensive experience in LTC leadership accepted
• Must be comfortable commuting to Wrentham, MA Monday-Friday

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