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JR161124## Director of Nursing (DON)
** Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Young Adult–Focused Care**### About the Role We’re looking for a Director of Nursing who believes healthcare can be
** high-quality, empowering, and human**—especially for younger adults navigating recovery, rehabilitation, or complex medical needs.

Our facility serves a younger population in a skilled nursing and rehab setting, and this role is about more than compliance and schedules. It’s about building a nursing culture that supports
** independence, dignity, growth, and real life outcomes
** while delivering exceptional clinical care.

If you’re a strong clinical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, values collaboration, and wants to help redefine what skilled nursing can look like for younger people, this role was built for you.### ###

What You’ll Do:

Lead & Inspire Nursing Teams
* Oversee all nursing operations, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
* Set clear expectations, coach leaders, and build a strong, accountable team culture
* Create an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and proud of the care they deliver

Deliver Modern, Person-Centered Care
* Ensure nursing care is developmentally appropriate and aligned with the goals of younger adults
* Support residents managing complex medical conditions, rehabilitation, behavioral health needs, or recovery journeys
* Promote autonomy, self-advocacy, and skill-building as part of everyday care Drive Quality & Compliance (Without Losing the Human Side)
* Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations
* Lead survey readiness and follow-up with confidence and transparency
* Monitor quality indicators, outcomes, and safety initiatives
* Use data to improve care—not just to check boxes

Collaborate Across Disciplines
* Partner with therapy, social services, behavioral health, and medical providers
* Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and goal-setting
* Communicate clearly with residents, families, and external partners

Build the Future of Nursing at Our Facility
* Recruit, onboard, and retain high-quality nursing staff
* Lead training, competency development, and professional growth
* Champion innovation, new care models, and continuous improvement### ###

What We’re Looking For:

Required
* Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
* Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or complex care settings
* Proven leadership or management experience
* Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
* Ability to lead with confidence, empathy, and accountability

Nice to Have:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration
* Experience working with younger or non-traditional patient populations
* Background in rehab, neuro care, behavioral health, or substance use recovery
* Comfort with technology, EHRs, and data-driven decision making### ### The Kind of Leader You Are:
* You balance
** high standards
** with
** real compassion
*** You’re comfortable making decisions—and owning them
* You believe culture matters just as much as clinical outcomes
* You’re adaptable, curious, and not afraid to challenge “how it’s always been done”### ### Why This Role Matters:

This isn’t a traditional nursing home leadership position. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape a care model that meets younger adults where they are—supporting recovery, independence, and long-term success in a setting that often wasn’t designed with them in mind.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.
In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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