Director of Nursing

Kingsway Arms Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing with exceptional leadership skills to inspire, develop, and support a high-performing nursing team. At Kingsway Arms, resident and family satisfaction is a central pillar of our care approach, alongside clinical excellence and regulatory compliance. This role provides visible, hands-on leadership of nursing services while driving data-driven quality improvement, meaningful engagement with residents and families, and consistently positive care experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and unit leaders to foster a collaborative, accountable, and respectful work environment.
• Promote strong intradepartmental and interdepartmental communication through hands-on leadership.
• Lead QAPI and Performance Improvement initiatives using clinical data, audits, and outcome measures.
• Analyze trends and implement sustainable improvements in clinical outcomes, survey performance, and resident and family satisfaction.
• Use satisfaction feedback to guide service improvements and enhance the resident experience.
• Address resident and family concerns promptly using a data-informed, solution-focused approach.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing care.
• Lead preparation for regulatory surveys, audits, and corrective action planning.

 Kingsway is a locally-owned and family-operated senior living community located on a 25-acre campus in the Woodlawn section of Schenectady, New York. Since 1975. We are committed to uphold a tradition of excellence while providing compassion, respect, and dignity for each individual entrusted to our care.  At Kingsway, not only will our residents experience a difference, but our staff will too. We understand the importance of balance between work and family life, and we are committed to working with you to help you meet your goals. Kingsway Community offers:

• Excellent Benefit packages for Full Time and Part Time Employees which include Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and reduced Public Transportation passes.
• Opportunity for career advancement through our Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Repayment program.

Kingsway Community is no longer requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19!  

• Current New York State RN license.
• Significant leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing (DON/ADON preferred).
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement, staff development, and resident-centered care.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and survey processes.
• Data-driven leader with the ability to translate metrics into action.