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DON Director of Nursing

Epic Healthcare

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Posted Aug 15, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 16, 2026

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Director of Nursing (DON) We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and oversee the delivery of exceptional resident care in our skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities: Oversee daily nursing operations and clinical services Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff Coordinate with physicians, department heads, and interdisciplinary teams Monitor quality assurance and infection control programs Maintain high standards of resident care and satisfaction Qualifications: Active RN license Previous leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred Strong knowledge of nursing regulations and clinical operations Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills What We Offer: Competitive salary Health benefits PTO & holiday pay Supportive team environment Career growth opportunities Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to providing quality care and making a difference every day!

Skills for this role

Nursing OperationsClinical ServicesRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceInfection ControlInterdisciplinary Care Coordination

Requirements

  • RN
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Nursing department supervision
  • Nursing
  • Skilled nursing facility experience
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • Long-term care regulations
  • RN License

About the employer

Epic Healthcare
Hiring organization

Public nurse detail is still limited: one nurse practitioner review rated the workplace 5.0 and described a positive environment with healthy patients. If you relocate or commute here, Mechanicsburg reads as a small-town suburb with main-street conveniences and quick highway…

What reviewers appreciate

  • NP review rated the workplace 5.0
  • Reviewer described a positive work environment
  • Reviewer noted healthy patients

What reviewers flag

  • Only a single NP review is on record, so RN day-to-day detail is thin
  • No public pay, ratio, scheduling, or benefits figures in the sources on hand
  • In-town Mechanicsburg traffic is heavy; many commuters avoid living in the borough core
positive environmenthealthy patientssmall-town suburbWest Shoredrive-commutelimited public reviews

Living in Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's capital, sits along the wide Susquehanna River, offering a small-city feel with big-government energy. Nurses enjoy easy access to major regional hospitals, a revitalized downtown, and proximity to outdoor recreation along the riverfront. Its central location puts Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore within a few hours' drive, making weekend getaways simple.

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Metro price level · Harrisburg area
1% below the national average
BEA index 98.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,062/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$48,099/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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