Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (DON)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and results-driven Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department in a skilled nursing facility. The DON will be responsible for providing strong clinical leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting staff development, and promoting high-quality resident care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the nursing department.

• Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and individualized care.

• Oversee nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs/GNAs.

• Monitor staffing levels, schedules, assignments, and nursing coverage.

• Ensure compliance with applicable CMS, Maryland Department of Health, and federal/state regulations .

• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.

• Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, infection prevention, falls, wounds, hospitalizations, and other key indicators.

• Conduct regular rounds and provide clinical oversight of resident care.

• Work collaboratively with the Administrator, Medical Director, physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team.

• Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive care plans.

• Ensure accurate and timely nursing documentation.

• Respond appropriately to changes in resident condition and ensure appropriate physician and family notification.

• Investigate incidents, accidents, complaints, and allegations and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Support survey readiness and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections.

• Identify educational needs and coordinate ongoing staff education and competency programs.

• Promote retention, accountability, teamwork, and professional development among nursing staff.

• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and performance management of nursing personnel.

• Ensure appropriate infection prevention and control practices are consistently followed.

• Monitor medication management and other clinical processes in collaboration with appropriate personnel.

• Maintain effective communication with residents and their responsible parties.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland .

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Previous nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting strongly preferred, or comparable supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of federal and Maryland skilled nursing regulations.

• Knowledge of CMS requirements, infection prevention, quality improvement, and survey processes.

• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively manage and motivate a multidisciplinary nursing team.

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid time off.

• Supportive interdisciplinary leadership team.

Join our team and help lead a nursing department committed to providing exceptional care, dignity, and quality of life to our residents.

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