Director of Nursing (DON)

Job overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) is an onsite, full-time role in Harrisonburg, VA, with stated annual compensation of $115,000–$130,000. The position leads the clinical department at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation, a member of Eastern Healthcare Group. The DON directs nursing operations and personnel to support compliant, high-quality care. By setting department goals, guiding staffing, overseeing policies, and monitoring budgets, the role contributes to the facility’s clinical performance and resident care.

What you'll do

• Organize, develop, and direct nursing department operations in accordance with applicable standards and facility guidelines
• oversee and evaluate nursing personnel
• guide staffing procedures
• set department objectives and long-term goals
• develop and enforce compliance and quality-of-care policies
• oversee budgets and monitor expenditures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

don

nursing leadership

clinical operations

staff oversight

long-term care

harrisonburg va

blue ridge health and rehabilitation

registered nurse license

cpr certification

$115k–$130k annual

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive pay and benefits, employee engagement activities, referral and performance bonuses, supportive work environment, and training.

Why this role

Requires an active, unencumbered Virginia Registered Nurse license and current CPR certification; supervisory nursing-care-facility experience is preferred, with consideration for strong candidates without it.

About the employer

Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.