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BOONVILLE, NY, USA

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $115,000

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Job Description

  • Director of Nursing (DON)
  • Salaried: Up to $115,000 (depending on experience)
  • Equivalent Hourly: $55.29
  • Sign on Bonus: $10,000!!!

Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking to add a Director of Nursing (DON) to its leadership team. In this role, you’ll oversee all nursing operations, clinical services, staffing, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance to ensure the highest level of resident care. If you're a strong clinical leader with a passion for developing teams and driving quality outcomes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located in Boonville, NY, Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State.

Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-centered care while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace where employees can thrive. At Sunset, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections, grow your skills, and make a positive impact in the lives of residents every day. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee all nursing department operations, clinical services, and nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care
  • Supervise Assistant Directors of Nursing, nurse managers, supervisors, licensed nurses, and nursing support staff
  • Develop and maintain staffing plans and on-call schedules to ensure appropriate nursing coverage
  • Coordinate nursing services with therapy, dietary, pharmacy, activities, social services, physicians, and other interdisciplinary departments
  • Provide oversight of Medical Records and Staffing Coordinator functions
  • Lead infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, state, federal, and local regulations governing long-term care
  • Participate in surveys, audits, investigations, and regulatory reporting, including NYS Department of Health requirements
  • Oversee incident investigations, resident safety concerns, medication-related issues, and corrective action plans
  • Manage nursing recruitment, orientation, education, scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee development
  • Support resident admissions, care planning, MDS processes, documentation compliance, and pharmaceutical services
  • Monitor quality metrics and lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
  • Serve as a member of the facility leadership team and assume administrative responsibilities as needed

Requirements

  • Minimum education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Minimum experience requirement: 2 years of experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing; 3–5 years of experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing preferred
  • Valid NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License required
  • Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, survey processes, Medicare, Medicaid, and reimbursement requirements
  • Experience with staffing management, clinical operations, infection prevention, and quality improvement programs
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records, clinical software, and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with residents, families, providers, regulatory agencies, and interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Saving Options

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Geriatrics — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 55% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in New York247 active5,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% remote · 55% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onNew York Registered Nurse listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment247 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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5
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$120k-140k
5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Loan repayment
7%
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vestra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Long Island, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Saving Options

Living in Boonville

Median resident rent
$589/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.