Director of Nursing (DON)

Summit Ridge Center for Rehabilitation & Healing

$100K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact required
  • 5+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing in skilled nursing or long-term care
  • Successful track record in clinical turnarounds and facility performance improvement
  • History of positive outcomes with state surveys and regulatory compliance
  • Ability to mentor, develop, and retain nursing staff effectively
  • Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and clinical reimbursement processes
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of nursing operations
  • Drive clinical excellence and ensure high-quality resident care
  • Lead efforts to maintain compliance with regulations
  • Analyze quality metrics to improve clinical outcomes
  • Recruit and mentor high-performing nursing staff
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance resident satisfaction
  • Manage staffing and resource allocation
  • Foster accountability and continuous improvement in the workplace

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Supportive regional leadership dedicated to clinical excellence
Full Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON)

Qualifications of Director of Nursing (DON)
  • Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact required
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility
  • Proven success leading clinical turnarounds and improving facility performance
  • Strong history of positive state survey outcomes and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and retain nursing staff
  • Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, quality measures, infection prevention, and clinical reimbursement processes
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills


Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all nursing operations
  • Drive clinical excellence and ensure delivery of high-quality resident care
  • Lead regulatory readiness efforts and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
  • Analyze quality metrics and implement action plans to improve outcomes
  • Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing nursing leaders and staff
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident satisfaction and clinical results
  • Manage staffing, budgeting, and clinical resource allocation
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement


What We Offer
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing organization
  • Supportive regional leadership team committed to clinical excellence


Join a team that recognizes the impact strong clinical leadership can have on residents, staff, and the overall success of a facility. If you have the experience, vision, and determination to lead meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

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