Director of Nursing

Job Details:

Job Location:

Gastonia NC - GASTONIA, NC 28054, Job Category:
Nurse

Covenant Village is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing services team and support our mission of providing exceptional care and meaningful experiences for our residents.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing the clinical operations of the nursing department, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, promoting quality resident care, and developing a positive, accountable, and resident-centered culture.

The Director of Nursing provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all nursing services within the organization. This role is responsible for clinical quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, employee development, resident outcomes, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of care.

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations and clinical services.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including long-term care requirements.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain nursing staff.
• Monitor and improve quality measures, clinical outcomes, and resident satisfaction.
• Partner with department leaders to ensure coordinated, resident-centered care.
• Manage staffing plans, scheduling practices, and labor resources.
• Lead survey preparation activities and corrective action plans as needed.
• Oversee infection prevention, risk management, and resident safety initiatives.
• Monitor nursing department budgets and resources.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and excellence.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and employees

At Covenant Village, our employees are more than team members, they are part of a community dedicated to serving residents with compassion, dignity, and excellence. We are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to exceptional care and who can inspire and support our nursing team to achieve outstanding results.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of twoyears of nursing leadership experience.
• Long-term care or senior living leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal nursing regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive results.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of licensed nursing experience.
• Director of Nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Experience with survey management and regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).