Director of Nursing (Long Term Care & Skilled Rehab)

About Us:

Notre Dame Health Care is a respected provider of long-term care, skilled rehabilitation, assisted Living, and Hospice/Palliative care in Central Massachusetts. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our residents in a safe, supportive environment. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing to join our leadership team and guide our clinical staff in providing exceptional patient-centered care.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team in a long-term care and skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate leader with a strong clinical background and a commitment to delivering high-quality resident care while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of nursing care and daily operations of the Nursing Services Department.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including DPH and CMS guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Lead and support nursing staff through training, performance evaluations, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote quality care and positive resident outcomes.
• Drive quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison for residents, families, and staff to address care needs and concerns.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and implement corrective action plans as needed. 

• Current and valid RN license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (in good standing).
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of nursing experience in long-term care/skilled nursing, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role. Prior DON experience preferred.
• Proven leadership experience as a DON in facilities with sub-acute, transitional care, and hospice/palliative services.
• Strong knowledge of DPH regulations, survey processes, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident-centered care and quality improvement.
• Track record of achieving high-performance benchmarks (e.g., CMS Five-Star Rating, DPH Report Card, ACHA Quality Awards).
• Experience in JCACHO or CARF-accredited facilities required.
• Ability to foster teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in a faith-based, mission-driven, non-profit SNF preferred but not required. 

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