Director of Nursing; DON

Overview

Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced RN for our Director of Nursing position! Welcome to Fairpark Health and Rehab! Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced, confident, and compassionate Registered Nurse to serve as our Director of Nursing. This is a key leadership role for a proven clinical professional who is passionate about guiding nursing teams, driving quality outcomes, and ensuring residents receive exceptional, person-centered care every day.

As Director of Nursing, you will play a vital role in shaping clinical operations, supporting staff development, and maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations. You’ll work closely with the interdisciplinary leadership team to promote best practices, strengthen teamwork, and foster a culture built on accountability, respect, and excellence. This position offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, inspire others, and make a lasting impact on the lives of both residents and staff.

If you are a strong nurse leader who values collaboration, quality care, and professional growth—and you’re ready to take the next step in your career—Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation invites you to join our team and help lead our nursing department toward continued success.

We offer:

• Work/Life Balance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Bonus Plan
• and more!

We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. There, all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients.

A Director of Nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate Registered Nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener, and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you.

• Direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing personnel (RN, LPN, etc.)
• Guide staffing procedures
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Report to upper management

• Proven experience as Director of Nursing is preferred
• Valid nursing and CPR certification
• Active RN license required
• Must have experience in Long Term Care
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
• Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
• Great communication and people skills
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving

The Facility is an equal-opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person s relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.