Interim Director of Nursing (DON)

Job overview

The Interim Director of Nursing (DON) role is onsite in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is described as competitive and based on experience, with no numeric amount specified. Epic Healthcare describes its setting as a resident-centered skilled nursing facility focused on high-quality care and staff support. The interim DON provides leadership and stability during a transition by overseeing clinical operations, supporting nursing staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and promoting resident outcomes. The role coordinates care planning, staffing, survey readiness, and communication across the facility.

What you'll do

• Lead and direct the nursing department and clinical teams
• ensure compliance with state, federal, and CMS regulations
• oversee resident care planning, assessments, and quality measures
• manage staffing levels, schedules, and delegation
• support survey readiness and plans of correction as needed
• collaborate with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team
• promote a respectful work environment and communicate with residents, families, and staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

interim director of nursing

don

skilled nursing

clinical operations

resident care

regulatory compliance

philadelphia pa

epic healthcare

pennsylvania rn license

leadership

long-term care

potential extension

permanent placement optional

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Supportive leadership and administrative team
• potential for extension or permanent placement.

Why this role

Requires a current Pennsylvania RN license and three to five years of leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing; prior DON or ADON experience is strongly preferred. Potential extension or permanent placement is optional.

About the employer

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