Director of Nursing, DON
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Job Description
Job Address
1263 South George Street Charles Town, WV 25414
Willow Tree Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting an experienced and compassionate RN to lead our nursing team as Director of Nursing!
CommuniCare is dedicated to creating Caring Communities where staff, residents, and families join hands to overcome their daily challenges. Each and every one of our employee‘s primary importance stems from our philosophy: Serving with Pride.
We recognize that we are called to reach out with our hearts and touch the lives of others. This recognition instills a great sense of purpose in the work we do each day.
We remind ourselves daily that we have to serve with pride and this energizes us in our mission to give the highest quality of care to each and every guest and resident of the CommuniCare Family of Companies.
Benefits
As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Do you have what it takes to be the next Director of Nursing Services at Southwood Healthcare Center?
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
- Current RN license
- 5 years clinical management experience, preferably in a long term care environment
Prior DON Experience Is Highly Preferred
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long term care administration.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- The ability to communicate well with employees and families about their issues
Must Maintain CPR Certification
The position of RN Director of Nursing Services will have primary responsibility for administering and coordinating clinical services and programs for residents. The position will directly supervise nurses as nurse manager and be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations.
About Us
Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 130 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 16,000 employees across several states.
As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and is a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust.
Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities.
Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible for administering and coordinating clinical services and programs for residents. This role involves supervising nurses and managing day-to-day clinical operations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current RN license and have 5 years of clinical management experience, preferably in long-term care. CPR certification and knowledge of medical laws and regulations pertaining to long-term care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Long Term Care — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 62% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership median $122k (middle half $103k–$140k)112 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nursing leadership listings in West Virginia | 48 active | 5,723 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 62% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US registered nurse listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing, DON at CommuniCare Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc.
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