Director of Nursing - DON - RN - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Altercare Newark South is seeking a Director of Nursing Services to join its exceptional nursing team.

At Altercare, we are in the business of serving people; and having excellent, dedicated employees ensures that residents at our facilities receive the best care possible. That’s why we look for candidates with more than just skill and experience. 

We look for individuals with an exceptional amount of compassion and dedication to help each facility truly feel like home. Do you have what it takes?  Don’t miss this opportunity to join a company that’s received the North Coast 99 Award, as one of the Top 99 Best Places to work for the 22nd consecutive year! 

Job Responsibilities

As the Director of Nursing you are responsible for establishing and implementing standards of resident care on a 24-hour basis.

Additional responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of nursing service objectives, facility and departmental policies and procedures, standards of practice, methods of coordination of the nursing services with other disciplines and adherence to all corporate, state and federal requirements.


• Assists in the development of the facility's annual budget and monitors the departmental expenditures.


• Operates the healthcare components in accordance with the established policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.


• Coordinates nursing service with community agencies, physicians, families, residents, consultants, ancillary service providers and other departments within the facility.

Job Requirements

If you are compassionate and want a career with a growing company, this is the position for you! Here’s what else you’ll need to be successful in this role:

• Education: BSN preferred. 


• Experience: 5 years in Skilled Nursing preferred.


• Certificate/ License: (1) Current licensure in the state employed (2) CPR certification and (3) driver’s license preferred. 


• Strong desire to provide quality care to our residents.


• Detail and Quality Process Oriented.