Director of Nursing (DON)

Job overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) role is an onsite, full-time position in Auburn, NY; compensation is $130,000–$200,000 per year, depending on experience. The role is with a long-term care organization expanding its leadership team. The DON oversees nursing operations, develops nursing staff, and maintains clinical standards. The role tracks quality outcomes, implements improvement initiatives, ensures compliance with New York State regulations and survey standards, and collaborates with facility leadership on staffing and operational priorities.

What you'll do

• Manage the nursing department and daily clinical operations
• lead and develop nursing leadership and frontline staff
• track quality outcomes and implement improvement initiatives
• ensure compliance with New York State regulations and survey standards
• collaborate with facility leadership on staffing, quality, and operational priorities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

don

nursing leadership

skilled nursing

long-term care

auburn ny

prestige healthcare partners

full-time

$130k–$200k

new york rn license

quality improvement

regulatory compliance

401(k)

pto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

Requires an active, unrestricted New York RN license and leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.

About the employer

Prestige Healthcare Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.