RN - Director of Nursing (DON), SNF
| Requisition ID |
2026-35714
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# of Openings |
1
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Area of Interest |
Nursing
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Company |
Elderwood
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Location
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Elderwood at North Creek
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Position Type |
Regular Full-Time
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Salary |
$ 105,592 / yr - $ 158,398 / yr
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Salary
$ 105,592 / yr - $ 158,398 / yr
Overview
Director of Nursing (RN) - DON Up to $158,398 / year Lead with purpose. Elevate care. Build a team that delivers. Elderwood is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead, develop, and inspire our nursing team while driving clinical excellence across the facility. This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to shape culture, improve outcomes, and build a high-performing clinical team in a setting where your voice and leadership truly matter. Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS!
Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)-exceeding both the New York state average (3.33) and the national average (3.32). This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care, strong staffing, and high standards in safety and health outcomes. When you join our team, you become part of a facility that residents and families trust.
Why This Role Matters
What You'll Lead
- Full oversight of nursing operations, staffing, and scheduling strategy
- Development of strong, accountable nursing leadership (ADONs, Supervisors, Unit Managers)
- Clinical quality, compliance, and regulatory readiness
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across physicians, pharmacy, and care teams
- Orientation, training, and ongoing staff development programs
- Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
What Elderwood Offers
Ready to Lead? If you're a Director of Nursing who wants to build something stronger, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
(RN - Director of Nursing) - What You'll Do:
- Build and maintain a high-performing, engaged nursing team
- Drive clinical excellence, documentation accuracy, and care planning standards
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
- Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness
- Partner with leadership to improve retention, reduce agency reliance, and strengthen staffing stability
- Serve as a visible, hands-on leader supporting staff and residents
Qualifications
(RN - Director of Nursing) - What We're Looking For
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active NY license
- Proven nursing leadership experience in a SNF or healthcare setting
- Strong background in staff development, team building, and clinical operations
- Experience with regulatory compliance and survey processes
- A leader who is decisive, accountable, and people-focused
- Someone who can balance clinical excellence with operational realities
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. |
Elderwood at North Creek
May 21, 2026