Director of Nursing (DON)

Complete Care at Whispering Woods

$100K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current NJ Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • Preferred previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience
  • Required experience in assisted living, long-term care, or post-acute settings
  • Strong knowledge of clinical standards and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Compassionate, hands-on leadership style

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily nursing operations and clinical services
  • Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff to promote teamwork
  • Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and individualized care
  • Monitor clinical practices, documentation, and resident outcomes
  • Coordinate with healthcare providers regarding patient care
  • Assist with assessments, care planning, and changes in resident conditions
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations and quality standards

Benefits

  • Leadership opportunity within a growing senior care organization
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and staff development
Full Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON)
Complete Care at Whispering Woods | Edison, NJ

The Director of Nursing will provide clinical leadership, support nursing staff, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture centered on resident safety, dignity, and quality of care.

Responsibilities for Director of Nursing (DON):
  • Oversee the day-to-day nursing operations and clinical services
  • Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff while promoting accountability and teamwork
  • Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and individualized care
  • Monitor clinical practices, documentation, medication management, and resident outcomes
  • Coordinate with physicians, families, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers
  • Assist with assessments, care planning, and changes in resident condition
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations, policies, and quality standards
  • Participate in surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Manage staffing needs and help maintain appropriate nursing coverage
  • Respond to resident and family concerns with professionalism and urgency


Qualifications for Director of Nursing (DON):
  • Current NJ Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • Assisted living, long-term care, post-acute, or similar senior care experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and resident care
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Compassionate, hands-on leadership approach


Why Join Us?
  • Leadership opportunity within a growing senior care organization
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and staff development

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