Job Description
Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON)
- Location: Monsey, NY
Position Overview
The Director of Nursing (DON) serves as the clinical leader of the facility, responsible for the overall management, performance, and success of the nursing department. This role is both strategic and hands-on, ensuring the highest quality of resident care, maintaining full regulatory compliance, and developing a stable, high-performing nursing team.
Compensation
$120,000 – $140,000 per year
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- Direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing care and clinical operations
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory standards
Team Management & Staffing
- Supervise all nursing staff within the facility
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and continued employment of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and ongoing staff competency development
- Foster staff engagement, accountability, and a supportive work environment
- Monitor nursing employee conduct and performance
Survey Readiness & Compliance
- Maintain the facility in a continuous “survey-ready” status
- Lead preparation and response for Department of Health (DOH) and CMS audits
- Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
Resident Care & Coordination
- Assess and monitor the health needs of each resident
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physicians, Rehab, Social Services, and Dietary
- Implement individualized care plans, including for high-acuity residents (e.g., ventilator, dialysis, rehabilitation)
Operational & Quality Oversight
- Manage the nursing department budget, including staffing, supplies, and clinical equipment
- Remain informed and responsive to all clinical incidents within the facility
- Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to improve outcomes and star ratings
Candidate Requirements
- Current, active, unencumbered RN license in New York State
- Minimum 5 years of Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing experience
- At least 2 years of supervisory or nursing leadership experience (DON or ADON preferred)
- Demonstrated strong leadership, staff supervision, and team development skills
- Working knowledge of DOH and CMS regulations, MDS processes, and reimbursement models
About the Facility
This skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serves the Bronx community with comprehensive post-acute and long-term care services. The team takes a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to resident care, with a strong focus on quality outcomes, regulatory excellence, and creating a supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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