Director of Nursing (DON)

Registered NurseIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Position Title: Director of Nursing (DON)

Compensation: Starting 120,000/yr

Schedule: Full Time, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday (on call availability)

Who We Are

If you are looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider being a part of the Brandon Wilde team!

We are looking for people who want to perform to the best of their abilities to provide exceptional service that exceeds the expectations of our residents and their families. Brandon Wilde is a Life Plan Community situated on a beautiful 73-acre campus in Evans, GA.

Our goal is to enrich the lives of the over 350 seniors we serve. When you work at Brandon Wilde, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • DailyPay – Work today, get paid today
  • On-site gym and an Olympic size swimming pool
  • Resident sponsored appreciation bonus and educational scholarships
  • An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Brandon Wilde is looking for an experienced DON that brings compassion, professionalism, and strong skills to work every day. The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the twenty-four-hour nursing care of all residents through the performance of the nursing personnel.

This position is responsible for providing a “system of care” for residents in a manner and environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of each resident’s quality of life and provides dignity and respect in full recognition of each resident’s individuality.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in the Health Center (SNF, Personal Care and Memory Care) and residential apartments. This role is responsible for the selection, training, discipline and supervision for all nursing related Health Center personnel. DON is responsible for the procurement of appropriate supplies and equipment and operating within the departmental budget.

Here Are a Few of the Daily Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all nursing operations for the Health Center and residential apartments.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with federal, state, local, and LCS standards.
  • Direct staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning to ensure appropriate 24-hour nursing coverage.
  • Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and develop nursing team members.
  • Oversee employee orientation, annual performance evaluations, and ongoing education programs.
  • Coordinate resident care with physicians, therapists, hospice, home health, private duty providers, and other healthcare partners.
  • Supervise resident assessments, care planning, restorative nursing programs, admissions, and clinical outcomes.
  • Oversee Medicare documentation, MDS completion, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Maintain nursing licensure compliance and ensure adherence to corporate policies, HIPAA, and quality standards.
  • Build strong relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams through visible, hands-on leadership.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and exceptional resident care.
  • Serve as the clinical leader for the community and act on behalf of the Administrator when needed.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. GA RN License
  • Two years experience in geriatric nursing and/or B.S. Degree in nursing.

Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred. Minimum of two years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting. NADONA certification a plus.

  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement - please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the 24-hour nursing care operations, including staff supervision, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across the Health Center. This role also manages departmental budgets, resident assessments, and clinical partnerships to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid GA RN license and have at least two years of nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting. A bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent geriatric nursing experience is required, along with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipClinical outcomes managementBudget managementInterdisciplinary team coordinationHIPAA complianceRecruitmentStaff trainingPerformance evaluation

Geriatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 50% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nursing Leadership jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$120kNursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $99k–$130k)106 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$125k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Georgia270 active5,835 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 50% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia Registered Nurse listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment270 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing (DON) at Bellingham at West Chester a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
4
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
Bellingham at West Chester logo

About Bellingham at West Chester

Hospitals and Health Care
West Chester, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Free parking
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) with company match
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Generous PTO and paid holidays

Living in Evans

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,856/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.