Director of Nursing - Cooney

DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 annually

Lead the Standard. Elevate Clinical Excellence. Transform Lives. Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing to lead our nursing services operation and drive a culture centered on clinical excellence, accountability, resident satisfaction, and team development. This is more than a Director of Nursing position. It is an opportunity to shape the future of resident care, mentor the next generation of nursing leaders, and make a lasting impact within a respected post-acute and long-term care community.

We are looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces operational excellence, and understands that outstanding resident outcomes begin with engaged and well-supported caregivers.

• Provide strategic oversight of all nursing operations
• Lead, coach, and develop nursing management and frontline staff
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident experiences
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and staff

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Previous nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
• Strong regulatory and survey knowledge
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
• Proven ability to improve clinical outcomes and staff engagement
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care

• Competitive leadership compensation
• Executive-level impact and visibility
• Supportive administrative team
• Opportunities to mentor and develop future leaders
• A culture dedicated to excellence in resident care

If you're ready to lead with purpose and create meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country.

We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.