Director of Nursing (DON), RN

About the role

Director of Nursing (DON, RN) – Full-Time $130,000–$140,000/year

Greer, SC

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $130,000–$140,000 annually
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Career and educational growth opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and sick pay
• Supportive and team-oriented workplace culture
• Opportunity to lead an experienced and dedicated clinical team

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON, RN) to lead our nursing department and oversee the delivery of quality resident care. The DON is responsible for managing clinical operations, supervising nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining staffing levels, and fostering a culture of excellence throughout the facility.

This role is vital in ensuring residents receive high-quality, compassionate care while supporting and developing a strong clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the nursing department
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies and procedures
• Ensure resident safety and promote a culture of dignity, respect, and quality care
• Help recruit, hire, onboard, train, and retain nursing staff
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and oversee scheduling processes
• Conduct employee evaluations, coaching, disciplinary action, and performance improvement activities
• Develop and conduct clinical education and in-service training programs
• Coordinate pharmacy services and medication management processes
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, residents, families, and the facility
• Collaborate with all departments to promote exceptional resident outcomes
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA), Utilization Review, and Patient Care Conferences
• Coordinate MDS processes and resident care planning activities
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and reporting requirements
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and communicate updates appropriately
• Lead survey readiness efforts and participate in state surveys and follow-up activities
• Maintain resident and employee confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Provide direct resident care and clinical support as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to facility needs after hours as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and nursing leadership team
• Oversees the entire nursing department either directly or indirectly
• Responsible for staff development, accountability, and department performance

Education & Experience

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum 7 years of nurse management experience preferred
• Skilled nursing or long-term care leadership experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing clinical operations, staffing, budgets, and regulatory compliance

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of state and federal nursing home regulations
• Experience with survey management and quality improvement initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) required/preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively lead interdisciplinary teams

Licenses & Certifications

• Must maintain all required continuing education and licensure requirements
• Must remain in good standing with the South Carolina Board of Nursing at all times