Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (DON)

Smithfield, VA

Leadership Incentive Bonus – Up to 7.5% of Annual Salary

Are you a passionate nursing leader who believes exceptional resident care begins with an engaged, empowered team?

A respected and financially stable healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations within a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Smithfield, Virginia
. This is an outstanding opportunity for a relationship-driven leader who enjoys mentoring others, building strong teams, and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

If you're looking for a leadership role where your voice matters and your impact will be visible every day, we'd love to speak with you.

You’ll join an established organization that is committed to investing in its people while delivering exceptional care across the continuum. This role offers the autonomy to shape nursing culture while benefiting from the support and resources of a larger healthcare system.

• Competitive salary: $102,200 - $140,525
  , based on experience
• Annual Leadership Performance Bonus (up to 7.5%)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing healthcare organization
• Collaborative executive leadership team
• The opportunity to build and develop a high-performing nursing department

As Director of Nursing, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services while fostering an environment where employees feel supported, residents receive exceptional care, and quality outcomes continue to improve.

Lead & Inspire

• Develop, mentor, and coach nursing leaders and frontline staff
• Build a culture centered on teamwork, accountability, and professional growth
• Recruit, retain, and develop top nursing talent
• Foster employee engagement and a positive workplace culture

Drive Clinical Excellence

• Oversee all nursing operations and resident care delivery
• Ensure individualized care plans are implemented and maintained
• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation, pharmacy, dietary, social services, and interdisciplinary teams
• Promote quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices

Ensure Operational Success

• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
• Oversee staffing, competencies, and clinical performance
• Support resident safety and employee safety initiatives
• Champion continuous improvement and regulatory readiness

We’re seeking an authentic leader who builds trust through visibility, collaboration, and servant leadership.

The ideal candidate:

• Leads by example and is highly visible with their team
• Coaches, mentors, and develops future nursing leaders
• Balances accountability with compassion
• Builds collaborative relationships across departments
• Creates a workplace where employees feel valued and residents receive exceptional care
• Is passionate about improving quality outcomes through strong leadership

• Active Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, or Senior Living
• CPR/BLS Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

• BSN or MSN
• Progressive nursing leadership experience within Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, or Assisted Living

This is more than a Director of Nursing position—it's an opportunity to influence culture, develop exceptional caregivers, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, families, and your team.

Confidential inquiries are welcome. All conversations will be handled with the utmost discretion.

Sari Gillen