Director of Nursing; DON – Pediatric Long-Term Care

Director of Nursing (DON) – Pediatric Long-Term Care

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $170,000 – $200,000 per year

A premier Pediatric Long-Term Care Facility in Brooklyn is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead its nursing department and oversee the delivery of high-quality clinical care for medically complex pediatric residents.

This is a key leadership position responsible for clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staff development, and maintaining exceptional standards of resident care. The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience in a pediatric long-term care, pediatric rehabilitation, or pediatric skilled nursing environment.

• Oversee all nursing operations within the facility
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing management and clinical staff
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and retention efforts within the nursing department
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social services, and facility leadership to ensure coordinated care
• Participate in survey preparation and regulatory inspections
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement corrective action plans when necessary
• Develop and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and best practices
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassionate pediatric care

• Active RN license required
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or senior nursing leader
• Required experience in Pediatric Long-Term Care, Pediatric Skilled Nursing, or Pediatric Rehabilitation
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and survey processes
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Experience with quality improvement, clinical operations, and regulatory compliance
  
  Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• $170,000 – $200,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Leadership opportunity within a well-established pediatric facility
• Supportive executive team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of medically complex children and their families

If you are an experienced pediatric nursing leader looking for an opportunity to drive clinical excellence and lead a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.