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Avardis Health
Woodstock, Virginia

Director of Nursing - DON

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$135k

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Job Description

  • Looking for qualified Director of Nursing to join our team!
  • Location: Woodstock Valley Health and Rehabilitation
  • Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) who is passionate about clinical excellence, leadership, and making a meaningful impact on residents' lives. As the Director of Nursing, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of resident care.

You will provide education, mentorship, and leadership to the nursing team while overseeing clinical operations, compliance, and quality initiatives. In the absence of the Executive Director, you will be responsible for executing resident care policies and ensuring smooth facility operations.

Major Responsibilities

  • Provide ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to clinical staff.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and safe patient care in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
  • Set and monitor departmental goals and objectives aligned with nursing ethics and standards of practice.
  • Recruit, hire, and retain top nursing talent, ensuring compliance with staffing requirements.
  • Develop and implement competency/skills checklists for nursing staff, including contracted team members.
  • Prepare and manage the nursing department's annual operating budget.
  • Maintain current policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote holistic, person-centered care.
  • Ensure compliance with resident rights policies and actively work to resolve resident grievances.
  • Drive innovation and process improvements to enhance healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered RN license in the state.
  • RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience in nursing services administration.
  • Experience in a healthcare setting serving the same age/type of resident population.
  • Strong knowledge of nursing management, planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
  • Familiarity with accreditation standards and state/federal healthcare regulations.
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing nursing team.
  • Compassionate, dedicated, and committed to excellence in resident care.

Pay and Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off and holidays

Why Join Our Team

Get paid in advance with us: We offer access to your earned but unpaid wages.

Build your own schedule: Pick up shifts when and where you want to work. We have an easy-to-use scheduling app to find and book open shifts or request additional hours.

Shift options: Mornings, Afternoon, and Night's shift options available. Additional hours by request.

Innovative Purchasing Program: That allows you to buy thousands of products (technology, furniture, clothing, etc.) and pay over time. Zero interest, no credit check, no hidden fees.

Access to online learning 24/7: Our LMS offers free courses for senior care, health and human services industry. Use for free to help satisfy certifications or professional development. Available via computer or mobile, and many courses offer alternative languages.

Phone and auto discounts: Up to 20% on employee personal wireless accounts and auto rentals through designated vendors.

Employee Assistance Fund: In unexpected catastrophic situations you can confidentially apply for help.

Advocacy and Community Impact: We are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. We partner with local organizations, host educational events, and advocate for policies that improve the health and lives of older adults everywhere.

About Us

We strive to be the leading provider of compassionate, comprehensive care that supports the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of patients, while also promoting respect and autonomy. Our goal is to create an environment where patients thrive, not just survive - where every aspect of their well-being is nurtured, from health and safety to social connections and quality of life.

We have innovative solutions for better health. As part of our commitment to excellence, we leverage the latest in healthcare technology to provide better outcomes for older adults. From telemedicine services and remote health monitoring to advanced diagnostic tools and customized wellness programs, we use innovation to make patient care accessible, efficient, and effective.

We also embrace new treatments, therapies, and approaches that can improve quality of life, whether it's through pain management, physical rehabilitation, or mental health support. By staying at the forefront of healthcare trends and continuously evolving our services, we ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply now! Our application process is quick and easy.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees clinical operations, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintains high standards of resident care. They are responsible for providing leadership, mentorship, and education to the nursing staff while managing the department's budget and recruitment efforts.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unencumbered RN license and a nursing degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of two years of leadership experience in nursing services administration is required, along with strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and management practices.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff recruitmentQuality assurancePolicy developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationConflict resolutionHealthcare operationsProcess improvementResident advocacy

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 46 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 59% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$120k–$135kNursing Leadership median $119k (middle half $100k–$135k)113 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Administration listings in Virginia15 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All nursing leadership listings in Virginia165 active5,744 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% remote · 59% no call · 72% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia registered nurse listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 18% offer loan repayment165 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Administration RN listings122 in the last 30 days144 the 30 days before (−15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, 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. Virginia figures use all nursing leaderships: too few Virginia Nursing Administration postings state pay.

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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Nursing Leadership listings

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

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About Avardis Health

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Atlanta, Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off and holidays
Access to earned wages
Flexible scheduling app
Online learning
Phone and auto discounts
Employee Assistance Fund

Living in Woodstock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$344k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,750/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
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.

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