Director of Nursing

Salary Range: $135,000 to $150,000

Hours/Schedule: 40hrs, Monday-Friday with on-call responsibilities

Essential Qualifications:

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute setting.
• Previous Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, MDS processes, quality measures, infection control, and survey readiness.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to build and retain high-performing teams.

Essential Functions:

• Direct and oversee all nursing department operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff, including ADONs, Unit Managers, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Monitor clinical systems and outcomes, including quality measures, infection prevention, falls, rehospitalizations, and wound management.
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to achieve organizational goals.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor budgets, and nursing resources. 
• Participate in survey preparation and oversee plans of correction when necessary.
• Promote a culture of resident-centered care, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to facility policies and procedures.