Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Jackson, North Carolina | Permanent, Full-Time

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

This is an opportunity for a collaborative, hands-on clinical leader who enjoys developing nursing teams, building a positive workplace culture, and making a meaningful impact on resident care.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Leadership impact: Play a central role in strengthening nursing operations and developing a supportive, engaged clinical team.

  • Collaborative environment: Partner closely with facility administration and regional clinical leadership.

  • Meaningful opportunity: Help shape the future of a close-knit skilled nursing community.

  • Professional growth: Apply your experience to improve employee engagement, clinical consistency, and quality outcomes.

  • Performance incentives: Quarterly bonus opportunity, subject to plan criteria.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily nursing operations and ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.

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

  • Strengthen employee engagement, teamwork, and clinical accountability.

  • Maintain regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Partner with facility and regional leadership to support operational goals.

  • Promote effective communication among staff, residents, and families.

Qualifications

  • Active RN license valid for practice in North Carolina.

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

  • Previous Director of Nursing experience strongly preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, clinical operations, and staff development.

  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships, lead teams, and navigate organizational change.

  • Excellent communication, mentoring, and problem-solving 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.

Interested in Learning More?

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

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

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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