A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Lead With Purpose. Strengthen a Team. Transform Resident Care. A respected and growing healthcare organization is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations at its Provincetown community. This is a high-impact opportunity for a proven nursing leader who understands skilled nursing and long-term care and knows how to build strong teams, improve clinical outcomes and maintain regulatory excellence. The DON will serve as a key member of the facility's leadership team, partnering closely with the Administrator, Medical Director and interdisciplinary staff to create an environment where residents receive exceptional care and nursing professionals feel supported, accountable and empowered to succeed. Key Responsibilities Lead all nursing services and clinical operations Ensure high-quality care across skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care Direct QAPI, infection-prevention and continuous-improvement initiatives Maintain survey readiness and regulatory compliance Manage nursing staffing, scheduling, performance and retention Recruit, mentor and develop nurses and clinical leaders Monitor clinical outcomes, documentation and quality indicators Oversee care planning, medication management and interdisciplinary coordination Partner with facility leadership on budgets, staffing and operational improvements Build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians and employees Create a positive culture of accountability, teamwork and clinical excellence Required Qualifications Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse license, or ability to obtain before starting Current CPR certification Minimum three years of nursing leadership experience Direct skilled-nursing or long-term-care experience is required Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state surveys, QAPI, infection prevention and regulatory compliance Demonstrated success managing nursing teams and clinical operations Ability to commute reliably to Provincetown Preferred Background Current or previous Director of Nursing Strong Assistant Director of Nursing ready to advance Experience leading successful state surveys and plans of correction Success improving staffing, retention, clinical outcomes and workflows BSN preferred The Ideal Leader You are a calm, visible and accountable leader who can balance clinical excellence with operational demands. You know how to earn your team's trust, communicate effectively with residents and families and remain composed while navigating complex staffing or regulatory challenges. You are not simply maintaining a department—you are building a nursing culture where people want to work and residents receive the care they deserve. Compensation and Benefits Salary of $125,000-$150,000 , depending on experience Executive-level influence and clinical autonomy Supportive interdisciplinary leadership Advancement opportunities within a growing organization Medical, dental and vision coverage 401(k) Paid time off Professional development If you are an experienced skilled-nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a highly visible role, we welcome a confidential conversation.
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Up to $150,000.00 per year
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Relocation assistance Application Question(s): Do you hold an active Massachusetts RN license? How many years of nursing leadership experience do you have? Do you have direct SNF or long-term-care experience? How many years have you worked as a DON or ADON? Can you reliably commute to Provincetown, MA?
