Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
Up to $115,000
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in New York | 247 active | 5,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% remote · 55% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | New York Registered Nurse listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment247 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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