Director of Nursing - Cooney

Director of Nursing (DON)

• Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation
• Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 annually

Lead the Standard. Elevate Clinical Excellence. Transform Lives.

Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing to lead our nursing services operation and drive a culture centered on clinical excellence, accountability, resident satisfaction, and team development.

This is more than a Director of Nursing position. It is an opportunity to shape the future of resident care, mentor the next generation of nursing leaders, and make a lasting impact within a respected post-acute and long-term care community.

We are looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces operational excellence, and understands that outstanding resident outcomes begin with engaged and well-supported caregivers.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic oversight of all nursing operations
• Lead, coach, and develop nursing management and frontline staff
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident experiences
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, physicians, and staff

What We're Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Previous nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
• Strong regulatory and survey knowledge
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
• Proven ability to improve clinical outcomes and staff engagement
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care

Why Cooney Healthcare & Rehabilitation?

• Competitive leadership compensation
• Executive-level impact and visibility
• Supportive administrative team
• Opportunities to mentor and develop future leaders
• A culture dedicated to excellence in resident care
• If you're ready to lead with purpose and create meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.