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Director of Nursing (DON) – RN | Skilled Nursing | Dresden, TN

We are looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide clinical leadership and oversee nursing services at a skilled nursing facility in the Dresden, TN area .

Posted Oct 5

Unit and setting
skilled nursing facility · Skilled Nursing We are looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide clinical leadership and oversee nursing services at a skilled nursing facility in the Dresden, TN area .
License
RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in TennesseeRegistered Nurse (RN) license
Term
Permanent Director of Nursing (DON) - Dresden, TN Full-Time | Nursing Leadership | Skilled NursingFull-Time

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse (RN) license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee Check your license
Also asks
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Also asks
Ability to lead and support a diverse nursing team
Also asks
Commitment to quality care and resident well-being

Preferred

Experience
Nursing leadership or supervisory experience Nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Experience
Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care experience Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care experience preferred
Experience
DON, ADON, Nurse Manager, Unit Manager, or similar leadership experience DON, ADON, Nurse Manager, Unit Manager, or similar leadership experience is a plus

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceMedical, dental, and vision insurance
  • BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
  • BenefitsProfessional development opportunitiesProfessional development opportunities
  • BenefitsSupportive leadership environmentSupportive leadership environment
  • BenefitsOpportunity for career growthOpportunity for career growth
  • Medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Provide leadership and clinical direction to the nursing department Provide leadership and clinical direction to the nursing department
Day to day
Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care
Day to day
Support staffing, scheduling, and nursing department needs Support staffing, scheduling, and nursing department needs
Day to day
Coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff Coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff
Day to day
Monitor clinical documentation, quality measures, and resident outcomes Monitor clinical documentation, quality measures, and resident outcomes
Day to day
Promote compliance with state and federal regulations Promote compliance with state and federal regulations
Day to day
Participate in surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives Participate in surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
Day to day
Work closely with physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team Work closely with physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
Day to day
Address clinical concerns and help develop effective solutions Address clinical concerns and help develop effective solutions
Day to day
Promote a culture centered on safety, teamwork, and quality resident care Promote a culture centered on safety, teamwork, and quality resident care

The workplace

Concept Rehab & Engage Consulting
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Director of Nursing (DON) – Dresden, TN Full-Time | Nursing Leadership | Skilled Nursing

Are you an experienced RN who enjoys leading a nursing team and making a meaningful impact on resident care? We are looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide clinical leadership and oversee nursing services at a skilled nursing facility in the Dresden, TN area .

This is an opportunity for a hands-on nursing leader who can support staff, maintain high standards of care, and help create a positive environment for both residents and employees.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and clinical direction to the nursing department
  • Oversee daily nursing operations and resident care
  • Support staffing, scheduling, and nursing department needs
  • Coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff
  • Monitor clinical documentation, quality measures, and resident outcomes
  • Promote compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Participate in surveys, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with physicians, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
  • Address clinical concerns and help develop effective solutions
  • Promote a culture centered on safety, teamwork, and quality resident care

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
  • Nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care experience preferred
  • DON, ADON, Nurse Manager, Unit Manager, or similar leadership experience is a plus
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead and support a diverse nursing team
  • Commitment to quality care and resident well-being

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive leadership environment
  • Opportunity for career growth

If you're an experienced RN leader looking for your next Director of Nursing opportunity in the Dresden, TN area , we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to learn more about this DON position.

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