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**Director of Nursing (DON) - Full-Time | Direct Hire** + Syracuse, NY 13203 + $250,000 annually + Relocation Assistance + $50,000 Retention Bonus (after 1 year) **Lead Clinical Excellence in a Skilled Nursing Environment** We are seeking an experienced and dynamic **Director of Nursing (DON)** to serve as the clinical leader of a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for overseeing all nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a high-performing, engaged clinical team. **Key Responsibilities** **Clinical Leadership** + Direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing care and clinical operations + Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and standards + Promote best practices to deliver high-quality resident care **Team Management & Staffing** + Supervise all nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs + Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts + Ensure proper staffing levels and ongoing staff competency development + Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and support + Monitor staff performance and conduct **Survey Readiness & Compliance** + Maintain the facility in a continuous "survey-ready" state + Lead preparation for and response to Department of Health (DOH) and CMS surveys + Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies and procedures **Resident Care & Coordination** + Assess and monitor resident health needs + Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physicians, Rehab, Social Services, and Dietary + Oversee development and execution of individualized care plans, including high-acuity cases (ventilator, dialysis, rehabilitation) **Operational & Quality Oversight** + Manage the nursing department budget, including staffing, supplies, and equipment + Respond to and manage clinical incidents within the facility + Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to enhance outcomes and facility ratings **Qualifications** + Active, unencumbered RN license in New York State + Minimum 5 years of experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing + At least 2 years of nursing leadership experience (DON or ADON preferred) + **3-5 years of experience in a 300+ bed LTC facility required** + Proven ability to lead teams, manage staff performance, and drive engagement + Strong knowledge of DOH and CMS regulations, MDS processes, and reimbursement models **About the Facility** This skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility provides comprehensive post-acute and long-term care services, supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes, maintaining regulatory excellence, and fostering a supportive environment for both residents and staff. **Pay Details:** $250,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.