Director of Nursing (RN)
$108,000–$149,760 year
On-siteWilliamsburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Develop and direct clinical operations for a 44-bed skilled nursing unit within a Continuing Care Retirement Community, ensuring compliance with CMS, CARF-CCAC, and federal standards. Lead data-driven Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, conduct medical record audits, and manage internal investigations regarding elder abuse or neglect. Oversee recruitment, performance evaluations, and annual budgeting while maintaining accurate position control documents and clinical metrics. Conduct daily clinical rounds to assess staffing, equipment, and resident satisfaction, and assume on-call administrative duty to guarantee 24/7 oversight. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ancillary specialists, and corporate leadership to drive holistic care plans and retention initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with significant equivalent leadership experience considered
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a current, unencumbered license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or compact state)
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience (e.g., as a Director of Nursing, Assistant DON, or Resident Care Director) within a skilled nursing facility, sub-acute rehabilitation center, or CCRC environment
- Current CPR / BLS Certification
- Deep working knowledge of CMS state and federal regulations, PDPM reimbursement structures, and QAPI frameworks
- Prior experience managing clinical operations through a modern Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform (e.g., MyUnity, PointClickCare)
- Current knowledge of senior living industry trends and the ability to interpret and apply these trends to current plans and projects at Williamsburg Landing
- Strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate, train, and evaluate staff; skilled in resolving workplace conflicts and promoting teamwork
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain professional working relationships and work compassionately and professionally with employees, residents, prospective residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
- Ability to work as a team or independently and be self-motivated and goal oriented with shared accountability for results and confidentiality
- Ability to take initiative to solve problems on behalf of residents/prospective residents and employees and to exercise sound professional judgment appropriately in emergency situations
- Exceptional interpersonal and verbal and written skills, with the ability to productively communicate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated experience in managing a budget
- Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel; demonstrated experience with electronic medical records and other systems instrumental to nursing home administration
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift, as well as ability to move about the community to attend meetings, visit team members, and participate in or present at activities as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Director of Nursing Services-Certified (DNS-CT) or Certified Director of Nursing (CDONA) highly desirable
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