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Elderwood

RN - Director of Nursing (SNF)

Elderwood, Hornell, New York, United States

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RN - Director of Nursing (SNF) Elderwood is seeking a clinical leader to fill the vital role of the RN – Director of Nursing (DON). The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and problem‑solving skills and has a natural ability to inspire camaraderie and teamwork. The DON is responsible for ensuring the health and well‑being of residents while providing leadership and oversight for the nursing department.

Salary $95,998.50 – $144,007 per year

Why Work at Elderwood?

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay Schedule

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Benefits (for eligible employees)

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off & Holiday Package

Tuition Assistance Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Shift Differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends for eligible positions

Responsibilities

Manage overall nurse staffing, training, and development within the Nursing Services Department

Oversee quality of nursing care, including assessment, planning, documentation, and service delivery

Coordinate medical and pharmaceutical services in collaboration with the Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, and major vendor pharmacy

Ensure proper placement of residents in collaboration with facility staff and attending physicians

Coordinate interdisciplinary healthcare services provided by facility staff, external providers, and consultants

Participate in and promote Quality Management initiatives to improve nursing services

Direct orientation and on‑the‑job training for Assistant Director Nursing Services, Head Nurse, Evening/Night Supervisors, Medical Records Assistant, and Clinical Instructor

Hire, discipline, and terminate department staff as necessary; conduct exit interviews for staff employed six months or more

Develop and oversee orientation and ongoing in‑service training programs for department staff

Serve as Program Coordinator for the Nursing Assistant 100‑Hour Training Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations

Review and process personnel information including evaluations, time sheets, leave requests, and disciplinary actions

Assist with discipline as requested by supervisory staff

Qualifications Required

Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with current state license

At least 2 years of supervisory nursing experience

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Strong problem‑solving skills and diplomatic conflict resolution

Demonstrated managerial leadership skills: desire for improvement, building trust, and fostering staff pride

Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or administration

Geriatric nursing training

Additional training and experience aligned with facility size and responsibilities

English language proficiency at intermediate or more advanced level

Equal Opportunity Employer WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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