Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Hamlet, North Carolina | Permanent, Full-Time

LeaderStat Executive Search is partnering with an established healthcare organization to identify an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in the Hamlet, North Carolina area.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on clinical leader who enjoys developing nursing teams, strengthening clinical operations, and making a meaningful difference in resident care.

The Opportunity

The Director of Nursing will provide leadership and oversight for nursing services while working closely with facility administration and regional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct daily nursing operations and ensure high-quality resident care.

  • Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain nursing staff.

  • Strengthen staffing consistency and reduce dependence on agency personnel.

  • Maintain regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and clinical quality standards.

  • Lead quality improvement and staff development initiatives.

  • Build effective relationships with facility leadership, residents, and families.

Qualifications

  • Active RN license valid for practice in North Carolina.

  • Nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

  • Previous Director of Nursing experience strongly preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, clinical operations, and staffing management.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through operational challenges and organizational change.

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience.

  • Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunity, subject to plan criteria.

  • Benefits information available during the interview process.

Explore This Opportunity Confidentially

If you're an experienced nursing leader considering your next career move, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Contact Sean Rico at srico@leaderstat.com to learn more.

LeaderStat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

 

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