Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

A respected senior care organization in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead nursing services across a skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living community. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring high-quality resident care, and guiding nursing team development. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience in a skilled nursing environment, with the ability to partner closely with administration and clinical teams to support resident outcomes and operational success.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all daily nursing department operations
• Lead clinical services within skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living settings
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations
• Maintain high standards for resident care, safety, and clinical quality
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff and department leaders
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to drive positive resident outcomes
• Oversee policy implementation, staff education, and performance management
• Foster a safe, efficient, and resident-focused care environment

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Current CPR/BLS certification with in-person skills evaluation
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on skilled nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years of nursing management experience in a skilled nursing setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage clinical operations effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Director of Nursing (DON) experience in a skilled nursing environment strongly preferred
• Leadership experience overseeing regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience managing nursing teams in long-term care or senior living settings
• Background supporting memory care or assisted living services is a plus

Key Skills Required

• Skilled nursing leadership
• Director of Nursing operations
• Regulatory compliance
• Staff development and supervision
• Clinical quality assurance
• Long-term care operations
• Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration

Why This Location?

Carthage, North Carolina offers a welcoming small-town setting with convenient access to outdoor recreation, golf courses, local dining, and nearby cultural attractions. The area provides a lower cost of living and an appealing lifestyle while remaining close to larger cities throughout central North Carolina.