Interim Director of Nursing - LTC

Phaxis

Amsterdam, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75.20
SKILLS
Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Coaching, Content Management Systems (CMS), Corrective Action, Director of Nursing (DON), Employee Retention, Federal Laws and Regulations, Leadership, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Management, On Call, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Quality Assurance, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Schedule Development, Standards of Care, State Laws and Regulations, Team Building
LOCATION
Amsterdam, NY
POSTED
3 days ago
Intermin Director of Nursing –Long-Term Care

Amsterdam, NY 13-Week ContractCompensation: $75.20/hr Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Days (8: 00 AM –4: 30 PM, flexibility as needed) About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an accomplished Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations at a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Amsterdam, NY.

This role is ideal for a seasoned nursing leader with expertise in long-term care, clinical management, regulatory compliance, and team development. The Interim DON will oversee all aspects of the nursing department, drive quality care initiatives, support staff performance, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and facility regulations while maintaining the highest standards of resident care.
Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Oversee daily nursing operations and ensure smooth department management

  • Ensure delivery of high-quality resident care and clinical services

  • Manage nursing staff scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and development

  • Maintain compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations

  • Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives

  • Prepare for and participate in survey activities and corrective action planning

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support positive resident outcomes

  • Monitor clinical documentation and ensure regulatory compliance

  • Assist with staffing, recruitment, retention, and employee engagement efforts

  • Provide leadership support during operational transitions and organizational changes

  • Participate in an on-call rotation as required
Qualifications Include:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York 

  • Current BLS certification

  • Minimum of 2 years of Long-Term Care (LTC) experience required

  • Previous Director of Nursing experience strongly preferred

  • Strong knowledge of skilled nursing facility regulations and survey processes

  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills

  • Ability to quickly assess operational needs and implement effective solutions

About the Company

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Phaxis

We stand for PERSEVERANCE, as we refuse to quit when the journey gets tough. Your gold is our mission, and we search day and night to find it.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://phaxis.com/