Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON)

Fairport Rehab and Nursing Center | Fairport, NY | Full-Time

Fairport Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our Nursing Department and ensure safe, high-quality, resident-centered care. The DON plans, organizes, develops, and directs nursing services in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Nursing Department in collaboration with Nurse Managers, MDS Coordinators, Clinical Specialists, and Scheduling.

• Oversee nursing policies, procedures, clinical standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership to nursing management and staff.

• Monitor resident care, care plans, clinical outcomes, staffing, and quality of services.

• Conduct facility rounds to ensure resident needs are met and a safe environment is maintained.

• Prepare for and participate in surveys, inspections, audits, and regulatory programs.

• Lead quality improvement initiatives, including Infection Control and QAPI.

• Support staff orientation, education, leadership development, and professional growth.

• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, Residents, families, and regulatory agencies.

• Ensure compliance with Resident Rights, HIPAA, abuse reporting, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and other regulatory requirements.

• Participate in on-call responsibilities and work flexible hours as needed.

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Fairport Rehab and Nursing Center.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN license .

• BSN required; Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum 1 year of long-term care or rehabilitation experience .

• Minimum 3 years of management or supervisory experience preferred .

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and clinical decision‑making skills.

• Computer proficiency and familiarity with long‑term care regulations preferred.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build positive relationships with Residents, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Flexibility to meet the needs of Residents and staff.

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $135,000–$155,000 per year

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

• On-call responsibilities required

• Weekend availability required

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Direct Deposit

• Free Parking

• Convenient Bus Route Access

• And more!

Working Conditions

This position is primarily indoors and requires frequent interaction with Residents, staff, families, visitors, and regulatory personnel. The position may involve frequent interruptions and exposure to infectious waste, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related conditions.