Director of Nursing (DON)

Location: Queens, New York

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire | On-Site

A premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in New York is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to provide overall clinical leadership and operational oversight for its Nursing Department.

Reporting directly to the Administrator, the Director of Nursing oversees daily nursing operations, drives high-quality resident-centered care, and ensures continuous compliance with state and federal healthcare standards. In this key executive role, you will champion clinical excellence, mentor a dedicated nursing team, maintain survey readiness, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations and clinical management of the nursing department
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, CMS, and New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulations
• Provide direct clinical leadership, supervision, mentoring, and support to all nursing department staff
• Maintain continuous facility readiness for state, federal, and regulatory surveys and inspections
• Manage department staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and oversee ongoing clinical staff competencies
• Develop, review, and implement evidence-based nursing policies, clinical procedures, and operational best practices
• Active leader in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and quality initiatives
• Conduct regular clinical rounds to monitor resident care delivery, clinical outcomes, and staff performance
• Address and resolve staff concerns, clinical complaints, and grievances in a professional and timely manner
• Collaborate closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to foster a positive, high-performing care environment

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York required
• Leadership Experience: Previous Director of Nursing (DON) or senior nursing leadership experience in a long-term care setting required
• Clinical Experience: Extensive background and clinical experience in skilled nursing and long-term care environments required
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong, in-depth knowledge of New York State DOH regulations, CMS requirements, and survey processes
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with SigmaCare EMR is strongly preferred
• Core Competencies: Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational efficiency, and high professional standards

Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Top-tier Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Executive Leadership Role: High-visibility position guiding clinical operations and nursing teams
• Professional Support: Strong interdisciplinary support structure and administrative leadership partnership



Note on Compensation: Final base salary will be determined based on candidate qualifications, clinical background, executive leadership experience, and overall alignment with department models. Contact us for more details.

Note on Hiring Requirements: All job offers are strictly contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre-employment background checks, license verifications, health/immunization clearances, and full clinical credentialing.

Note on Employment Status: The benefits package detailed above is explicitly offered for full-time employment status.

If you are an experienced nursing leader interested in exploring this Director of Nursing opportunity in New York, we would love to connect with you!