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Signature HealthCARE
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Director of Nursing (DON)

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

About Us

Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill is a 108-bed facility that offers a wide array of services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. It is our mission as a family-based organization to revolutionize the healthcare industry through a culture of resident centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives.

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care. ai-enabled solutions.

We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

Overview

The ideal Director of Nursing Candidate is very detailed orientated, organized, great knowledge of policies and governmental regulations. A passion for supporting and training Stakeholders to provide the best care possible to residents.

How You Will Make a Difference

Manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with Company policies, standards of nursing practices and governmental regulations so as to maintain excellent care of all residents’ needs.

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Assist with development of and approve final version of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each resident in coordination with the physician, Medical Director, nursing staff, and outside consultants (i. e., nursing, dietary, pharmacy, therapists, etc.) and in accordance with corporate, state and federal guidelines.

Confirm accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident including, but not limited to, the nursing portion of the PAE, Initial Nursing Assessment, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Resident Care Plan, and the Annual MDS.

What You Need to Make a Difference

  • Registered Nurse in good standing with required current state license.
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in long-term care and/or acute care setting required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years management/supervisory experience required.
  • Must have a current/active CPR certification.

Our exceptional Benefits Package and Signature Perks include the following and more!

Live with Purpose at Signature HealthCARE

  • Our exceptional benefits and Signature Perks are designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
  • 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
  • Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts with Select Universities
  • Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs & LPNs)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Partner Perks Discount Program
  • Perfect Attendance Program
  • Pay Advance & Next Day Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Support Beyond Benefits with VitalLink and the Signature Inspire Foundation
  • At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are empowered—not just encouraged—to use their talents and abilities to solve problems.
  • Our culture is built on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship.
  • Each pillar has dedicated initiatives that strengthen our culture and create opportunities for growth.

Come see what the revolution is all about!

Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all applicants and stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing manages the overall operations of the nursing department to ensure high-quality resident care in accordance with company policies and government regulations. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and directing nursing programs while coordinating interdisciplinary care plans with medical staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with a current state license and at least five years of experience in long-term or acute care. Additionally, a minimum of two years of management experience and active CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementRegulatory complianceStaff trainingInterdisciplinary care planningMDS completionQuality assuranceOperations managementClinical leadershipPolicy developmentSupervisory skills

Long-Term Care — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 58% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Registered Nurse roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 5,544 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chapel Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$544k
Typical market rent
$1,690/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Signature HealthCARE

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
401(k) & Roth 401(k)
Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts
Student Debt Assistance