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Director of Nursing (DON) Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Senior Living Leadership Location: Provincetown, Massachusetts
Additional Future Leadership Opportunities: Rhode Island & New England Opportunites
Lead Clinical Excellence. Build Exceptional Teams. Transform Resident Care. Our confidential client is seeking an experienced, inspirational, and clinically driven Director of Nursing (DON) to provide executive nursing leadership for a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in beautiful Provincetown, Massachusetts .
This is far more than a traditional Director of Nursing role. It is an opportunity to influence clinical excellence, mentor nursing leaders, improve patient outcomes, and help shape the future of an organization committed to delivering exceptional post-acute and long-term care.
The Director of Nursing serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary departments to create an environment built on clinical excellence, compassion, accountability, and operational success.
As the organization continues its expansion throughout New England, additional Director of Nursing and nursing leadership opportunities including future openings in Rhode Island are anticipated for high-performing leaders interested in long-term career growth.
About the Organization Our confidential client is an established healthcare organization providing a full continuum of senior healthcare services, including:Skilled Nursing
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Long-Term Care
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice Support
Respite Care
The organization is experiencing continued growth throughout New England and is investing heavily in strong clinical leadership, employee development, quality improvement, and exceptional resident care.
Position Summary The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all nursing services while ensuring outstanding clinical quality, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and resident satisfaction.
Working alongside executive leadership, physicians, therapy, social services, admissions, infection prevention, and other interdisciplinary departments, you'll help build an exceptional culture focused on quality outcomes and compassionate care.
Primary Responsibilities Clinical LeadershipLead all nursing operations throughout the facility
Promote a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
Ensure exceptional resident-centered care
Drive evidence-based nursing practices
Foster collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
Mentor future nursing leaders
Quality & Regulatory ExcellenceLead Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
Maintain continuous survey readiness
Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations
Monitor Quality Measures (QM) and Quality Indicators (QI)
Develop corrective action plans when needed
Partner with executive leadership on continuous quality improvement initiatives
Staff Leadership & DevelopmentRecruit, mentor, coach, and retain nursing professionals
Develop succession plans for future nursing leaders
Conduct performance evaluations
Promote continuing education and clinical competency
Build a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork and accountability
Operational LeadershipOversee staffing plans and scheduling
Optimize departmental workflow and efficiency
Partner with Human Resources on hiring and retention
Manage nursing resources responsibly
Support strategic organizational initiatives
Resident ExperiencePromote exceptional resident and family satisfaction
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
Ensure timely and compliant documentation
Support safe, compassionate, individualized resident care
Qualifications Required Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum three (3) years of nursing leadership experience
Experience in one or more of the following:Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Long-Term Care
Rehabilitation
Senior Living
Hospital Leadership
Current CPR Certification
Strong knowledge of:CMS Regulations
State Survey Process
QAPI
Infection Prevention
Regulatory Compliance
Clinical Operations
The Ideal Candidate The successful Director of Nursing will be:A servant leader who inspires teams
Passionate about resident care
Calm and confident under pressure
Highly organized
Operationally strong
Quality-focused
Resident-centered
Experienced developing nursing talent
Committed to continuous improvement
Dedicated to creating a culture of compassion, accountability, and excellence
Why This Opportunity? This organization believes exceptional patient care begins with exceptional leadership.
You'll enjoy:Executive support and collaboration
Significant autonomy
Opportunities to influence clinical operations
Stable leadership environment
Professional growth
Long-term advancement opportunities
Future leadership opportunities throughout New England, including Rhode Island
If you're looking for an opportunity where your leadership truly matters and your impact can be seen every day, this role offers the chance to lead an outstanding clinical team while advancing your career.
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $120,000 $130,000 DOE
Benefits include:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Leadership Development
Career Advancement Opportunities
Stable and Growing Organization
Candidate Screening Questions Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN)?
Have you served as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing?
Do you have leadership experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, or Senior Living?
Have you successfully led state survey preparation and regulatory compliance initiatives?
Do you have experience with QAPI and quality improvement programs?
Are you passionate about developing nursing leaders and improving resident outcomes?
Would you be interested in future leadership opportunities throughout New England, including Rhode Island?
Worksite address
provincetown, MA, 02657, US
Who can apply
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