Director of Nursing

Charwell House Health and Rehabilitation

Norwood, Massachusetts

Posted Aug 30 · 2 years of experience

Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN licenseLicensed Registered Nurse with an active, unencumbered current license
Term: Permanent

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License: Licensed Registered Nurse with an active, unencumbered current license
Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility
Experience: Point Click Care (PCC) experience
Also asks: Exceptional command of local, state and federal regulations
Also asks: Unwavering professionalism
Also asks: Ability to respond calmly and professionally in challenging environments or situations
Also asks: Effective computer skills
Also asks: Extraordinary interpersonal and leadership skills
Also asks: We offer competitve rates, a friendly work enviornment and Blue Cross/Blue Shield Benefit Insurance!

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Education: BSN preferred.

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CNA posting advertises 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts with increased differentials

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Charlwell Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated & compassionate Director of Nurses to join our team!

The Director of Nurses (DON) primary responsibilities include planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines and regulations and clinical standards of care that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The right candidate will have proven long term care experience as a Director of Nursing and possesses a strong working knowledge of DPH long term care regulations and have a good survey history. The Director of Nursing must be a strong and fair leader who can clearly communicate with staff and family members.

Qualifications

Licensed Registered Nurse with an active, unencumbered current license

Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility

Exceptional command of local, state and federal regulations

Unwavering professionalism

Ability to respond calmly and professionally in challenging environments or situations

Effective computer skills

Extraordinary interpersonal and leadership skills

Point Click Care (PCC) experience

BSN preferred.

We offer competitve rates, a friendly work enviornment and Blue Cross/Blue Shield Benefit Insurance!

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In Norwood, MA

Norwood, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent: $2,116/mo
Household income: $107,030/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Norwood, MA

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Norwood centers around a mix of compact, walkable districts and quiet suburban streets. South Norwood is characterized by classic multi-family homes and traditional single-family properties, set close to local amenities, antique shopping at Winsmith Mill Marketplace, and scenic walks along Willett Pond and Ellis Pond. The Town Center area appeals to commuters desiring a walkable environment close to downtown retail and commuter rail access, while neighborhoods like Maple Farms offer quieter residential pockets anchored by family-friendly green space.

Residential living in Norwood centers around a mix of compact, walkable districts and quiet suburban streets. South Norwood is characterized by classic multi-family homes and traditional single-family properties, set close to local amenities, antique shopping at Winsmith Mill Marketplace, and scenic walks along Willett Pond and Ellis Pond.

The Town Center area appeals to commuters desiring a walkable environment close to downtown retail and commuter rail access, while neighborhoods like Maple Farms offer quieter residential pockets anchored by family-friendly green space.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: mayerrealtygroup.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: homes.com Source 4: panzarealestate.com

Getting aroundNorwood offers strong transit and highway connectivity for healthcare commuters traveling toward Boston or regional centers. The town is served by MBTA Franklin Line commuter rail stations providing direct service into Boston's South Station in roughly thirty minutes. For drivers, arterial connectivity runs via U.S. Route 1 (Boston-Providence Highway) and Route 1A, with straightforward access to Interstate 95 (Route 128) linking commuters to medical campuses across Greater Boston and Providence.

Norwood offers strong transit and highway connectivity for healthcare commuters traveling toward Boston or regional centers. The town is served by MBTA Franklin Line commuter rail stations providing direct service into Boston's South Station in roughly thirty minutes.

For drivers, arterial connectivity runs via U.S. Route 1 (Boston-Providence Highway) and Route 1A, with straightforward access to Interstate 95 (Route 128) linking commuters to medical campuses across Greater Boston and Providence.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: mayerrealtygroup.com Source 2: massbaymovers.com Source 3: jackmaddenford.com Source 4: panzarealestate.com

OutdoorsOutdoor leisure in Norwood focuses on historic gathering spots and quiet pocket water bodies. Norwood Common functions as the central civic green space for casual strolls and gatherings around the gazebo. South Norwood provides walking paths and scenic water views along Willett Pond and Ellis Pond, while Maple Farms provides green park space for families and pets. For expansive trail networks, locals frequently take day trips south to Myles Standish State Forest.

Outdoor leisure in Norwood focuses on historic gathering spots and quiet pocket water bodies. Norwood Common functions as the central civic green space for casual strolls and gatherings around the gazebo.

South Norwood provides walking paths and scenic water views along Willett Pond and Ellis Pond, while Maple Farms provides green park space for families and pets. For expansive trail networks, locals frequently take day trips south to Myles Standish State Forest.

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Norwood stands out among Greater Boston suburbs for blending practical transit convenience with an authentic, close-knit town center. Anchored by Norwood Common—home to an iconic white gazebo and a Gothic-style town hall whose 110-foot carillon tower chimes across downtown—the community maintains a grounded, welcoming character. For healthcare professionals, Norwood presents an accessible home base with multi-family rentals in South Norwood and classic single-family homes on quieter residential lanes. Following the 2020 flood closure of Norwood Hospital, local clinical workers frequently commute to regional medical systems or teaching hospitals in Boston. Transit is facilitated by two Franklin Line MBTA Commuter Rail stops connecting straight to South Station, alongside direct car access via Route 1, Route 1A, and Interstate 95. Tradeoffs include heavy automotive traffic along the central commercial corridor and a relative shortage of local bus transit for non-drivers. Off-shift, nurses can decompress along the waterfront trails of Willett Pond, catch live sets at The Fallout Shelter, or explore the antique halls of Winsmith Mill Marketplace.

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