RN - Director of Nursing (SNF)
| Requisition ID |
2025-34178
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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 Hornell
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Position Type |
Regular Full-Time
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Shift |
8a - 4p
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Salary |
$95,998.50 - 144,007 year
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Salary
$95,998.50 - 144,007 year
Overview
RN - Director of Nursing (DON)
Elderwood | $95,998.50 - $144,007 annually
Lead Clinical Excellence. Shape the Future of Care.
Elderwood is seeking an experienced and inspiring Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our Nursing Services Department. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the highest quality of care while fostering teamwork, accountability, and professional growth within the nursing team. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and a passion for developing others while advancing resident-centered care.
Why Work at Elderwood:
Competitive annual salary: $95,998.50 - $144,007 Weekly pay schedule Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible employees) 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and holiday package Tuition assistance programs Employee referral bonus program Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends (eligible positions)
Position Overview:
The Director of Nursing provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all nursing services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and delivery of high-quality resident care. This role collaborates closely with medical providers, interdisciplinary teams, and facility leadership.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Manage overall nurse staffing, training, and development within the Nursing Services Department Oversee quality of nursing care, including assessment, planning, documentation, and service delivery Coordinate medical and pharmaceutical services in collaboration with the Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, and major vendor pharmacy Ensure proper placement of residents in collaboration with facility staff and attending physicians Coordinate interdisciplinary healthcare services provided by facility staff, external providers, and consultants Participate in and promote Quality Management initiatives to improve nursing services Direct orientation and on-the-job training for Assistant Director Nursing Services, Head Nurse, Evening/Night Supervisors, Medical Records Assistant, and Clinical Instructor Hire, discipline, and terminate department staff as necessary; conduct exit interviews for staff employed six months or more Develop and oversee orientation and ongoing in-service training programs for department staff Serve as Program Coordinator for the Nursing Assistant 100-Hour Training Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations Review and process personnel information including evaluations, time sheets, leave requests, and disciplinary actions Assist with discipline as requested by supervisory staff
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with current state license At least 2 years of supervisory nursing experience Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Strong problem-solving skills and diplomatic conflict resolution Demonstrated managerial leadership skills: desire for improvement, building trust, and fostering staff pride - Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in nursing or administration Geriatric nursing training Additional training and experience aligned with facility size and responsibilities
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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. |
Hornell SNF
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Dec 28, 2025