Director of Nursing, DON
Listed compensation
$120K–$130K
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
At Genesis Healthcare, 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 $130,000.00 /Yr.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 43 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 60% have no call, 81% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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