Director of Nursing (DON)

Job overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) role is onsite in Madison, TN. Compensation is not specified. The position leads nursing services at Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, a resident-care-focused rehabilitation and healing center. The DON directs, coordinates, and evaluates nursing services, leading clinical staff and operations to support resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, quality measures, and staff development.

What you'll do

• Lead nursing operations and clinical staff
• ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance
• develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies and procedures
• oversee staffing, scheduling, recruitment, and retention
• collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team
• monitor quality measures, infection control, and patient outcomes
• lead survey preparation and serve as clinical contact during inspections
• promote staff education and development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

don

madison tn

creekside center

nursing leadership

skilled nursing

long-term care

resident-centered care

regulatory compliance

staff development

infection control

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, supportive leadership team, and professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

Requires an active RN license; 3–5 years of nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is specified, with prior DON or ADON experience preferred.

About the employer

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.