DON- Director of Nursing
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
At Amoroso Woodridge, we believe that compassion meets excellence. We are currently seeking a strong, experienced clinical leader to serve as our Director of Nursing. In this salaried leadership role, you will oversee our 95-bed Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care in a warm, family-like environment.
If you are a team player dedicated to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and staff development, we invite you to join our leadership team in Harrisburg.
What We Offer
- We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family:
- Competitive Annual Salary
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership: Direct and oversee all nursing operations, ensuring 24/7 care standards are met for long-term care and short-term rehabilitation residents.
Compliance & Quality: Maintain full compliance with federal (CMS), state (PA DOH), and local regulations; lead the facility through state surveys and inspections.
Team Management: Mentor and supervise the nursing team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs), fostering a culture of accountability and "compassion meets excellence".
Operational Oversight: Collaborate with the Administrator to manage the nursing budget, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
Resident Care: Ensure optimal patient outcomes by overseeing care planning, infection control, and wound care protocols.
Qualifications
Licensure: Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Pennsylvania.
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience (ADON or DON level preferred).
- Strong background in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF).
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of state/federal regulations, Medicare/Medicaid standards, and clinical best practices.
- Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Amoroso Woodridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Contingent upon background checks.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing oversees all nursing operations, ensuring 24/7 care standards and regulatory compliance for the facility. They are responsible for mentoring the nursing team, managing budgets, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective care planning.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DON- Director of Nursing at Amoroso Woodridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 584 active Nursing Administration (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 58% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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