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Director of Nursing (DON) Skilled Nursing Facility - 3564929

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Apex Healthcare

Jersey City, NJ (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON) -
Skilled Nursing Facility Location:
Jersey City, NJ Job Type:
Full-Time Overview We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations at a skilled nursing facility in Jersey City. This is a high-impact leadership role for a DON who understands how to drive quality care, maintain compliance, and build strong nursing teams. If you've successfully led a SNF before and know how to keep survey readiness tight while supporting staff, this role is built for you. Key Responsibilities Oversee all nursing operations within the facility Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) Maintain survey readiness and manage audits/inspections Collaborate with administration on clinical and operational goals Monitor quality metrics, infection control, and patient outcomes Manage staffing, scheduling, and clinical workflows Qualifications Active RN license in the state of New Jersey Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility (REQUIRED) Strong knowledge of SNF regulations, survey process, and compliance standards Proven leadership experience managing clinical teams Ability to drive accountability while maintaining a positive team culture What We Offer Competitive salary (based on experience) Bonus potential Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision) PTO + holiday pay Supportive leadership team and resources Why This Role This is a stable facility with leadership support in place — ideal for a DON who wants to focus on running strong clinical operations without constant firefighting . Apply Today If you meet the experience requirement and are open to a leadership role in Jersey City, apply directly or message for a confidential conversation.