Director of Nursing, DON

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k–$125k

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Job Description

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service.

As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Director of Nursing who has a passion for working with the senior population along with a relentless drive to deliver high quality health care. You will combine your nursing and administrative skills to meet the challenge of leading nursing operations while guiding and directing the nursing team.

*Drive business excellence, staff excellence, clinical excellence, and patient/customer experience excellence.

*Provide service and servant leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day patient care operations.

*Promote an environment focused on top of license practice and collaboration.

*Communicate a shared vision for clinical excellence; ensure the realization of high-quality and cost-effective healthcare.

*Foster continuous improvement of nursing services and staff to meet patients/residents and their families' needs and expectations.

Qualifications

*Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college or university with a current Registered Nurse license by the State Board of Nursing; BSN preferred.

*At least 1 year of nurse leadership experience in long-term care is required.

*At least 2 years of prior clinical experience is required.

*Must have knowledge of the MDS process, state nurse practice act, and state/federal regulations.

*On-call availability is required.

Benefits

*Variable compensation plans

*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts

*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health

*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships

*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members

*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We Also Offer Several Voluntary Insurances Such As

*Pet Insurance

*Term and Whole Life Insurance

*Short-term Disability

*Hospital Indemnity

*Personal Accident

*Critical Illness

*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipClinical operationsStaff managementRegulatory complianceHealthcare administrationTeam collaborationQuality assuranceStrategic planning

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 56% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
21%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Santa Fe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$585k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,925/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.8
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Santa Fe, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Genesis Administrative Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Kennett Square, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Variable compensation plans
Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Foundation
Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance
401K
Paid Time Off
Free 24/7 virtual health care