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Commonwealth Care of Roanoke
North Dinwiddie, Virginia

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$110k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center - NORTH DINWIDDIE, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $95000.00 - $110000.00Salary/year, Director of Nursing - DON (RN - Registered Nurse) We are proudly Virginia owned and operated!

We have an opportunity for a dynamic Director of Nursing - DON (RN - Registered Nurse) to join our team of compassionate caregivers.

A few of the exceptional benefits offered to our Director of Nursing - DON (RN - Registered Nurse) include: Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) with Employer-Matching 24/7 access to portion of Earned Wages Employee Assistance Program Tuition & License Renewal Fee Reimbursement As Director of Nursing - DON (RN - Registered Nurse), you will: Develop and maintain nursing service goals and standards of practice Participate in nursing department staffing (recruit, select, assign, orient, in-service, supervise, evaluate, retain, terminate) Collaborate with the Administrator and Center leadership to meet Center goals Coordinates nursing services with other services such as medical, rehabilitation, social services, and activities Administer and evaluate all nursing service programs to maintain standards of patient care Qualifications for Director of Nursing - DON (RN - Registered Nurse): Current RN license in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions Current CPR Certification Five years' experience in a nursing leadership role Long-Term/Rehab/Memory Care experience (preferred) Come work in a safe environment and be part of a team that is driven by our mission: to provide peace of mind to those we care for: our patients, residents, families, and staff.

Help us deliver exceptional patient and employee experiences! Drug Free & EOE Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Current RN license in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions. 2. Five years of experience in nursing leadership role. 3. Long-term care experience preferred. 4.

Strong commitment to patients, employees, and innovative care delivery. 5. Ability to build strong teams. 6. Ability to motivate, develop caring relationships, and communicate effectively. 7. Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Prolonged periods standing, walking, working and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending  Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time  Must be able to move 150 pounds with assistance

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing will develop and maintain nursing service standards while overseeing department staffing and clinical operations. They will collaborate with leadership to coordinate nursing services with medical, rehabilitation, and social service departments to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current RN license in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions and possess at least five years of nursing leadership experience. A current CPR Healthcare Provider certification is required, and experience in long-term, rehab, or memory care settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical StandardsTeam BuildingCommunicationRehabilitation CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceStaff SupervisionRecruitmentPerformance Evaluation

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 54% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Commonwealth Care of Roanoke

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Employer-Matching
24/7 access to portion of Earned Wages
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition & License Renewal Fee Reimbursement