Director of Nursing DON
Listed compensation
$110k-$125k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Summary
As Director of Nursing (DON), you will be responsible for the overall quality clinical outcomes of the community. Priority one will be quality care, customer service and employee relations. In addition, regulatory management, attracting and retaining top performing talented team members as well as the supervision and career coaching of existing team members on staff.
We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our facility’s care-giving team. The successful DON will be responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care for the community. Must value safety, security and patient wellness above all else. We strive to provide the best care possible while ensuring patient satisfaction in every interaction. The Director of Nursing is responsible for making sure those values are reflected in their staff at all times.
- Full-time benefits start on the first day of the month following your start date!
- Posted Salary Range
- USD $110,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.
Wage Commensuration
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supports practices, philosophy, nursing objectives and standards of the Nursing Department and participates in the revision of the aforementioned items as necessary to ensure quality care to all patients/residents.
Ensures Implementation of a patient/resident care planning process in compliance with patient/resident needs, facility policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator.
- Able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively.
- Desire to enrich resident and staff’s lives.
- 4+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing, DON in long term care - must have stable work history, dedication and commitment to lead our healthcare team.
- RN (Registered Nurse) in state of residency, BSN a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain positive employee and community relationships.
- Superior customer service skills.
- Excellent computer skills coupled with the ability and willingness to learn new systems.
- Knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures.
- Ability to follow all applicable policies and procedures as well as current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care homes.
- Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required.
Benefits
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off Plan
New Pet Insurance Discount Available
DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
Tickets at Work - Entertainment Ticket Discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
- Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
- In-facility education programs and more!
EOE Statement
Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing the overall quality of clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and nursing care within the facility. They must lead, supervise, and coach the nursing staff while ensuring high standards of patient wellness and customer service.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care setting and hold a valid RN license. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are required, along with knowledge of nursing regulations and reimbursement practices.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 46 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 48% have no call, 67% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$125k | Nursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $100k–$130k)104 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in South Carolina | 120 active | 5,770 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 48% no call · 67% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | South Carolina Registered Nurse listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment120 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Leadership listings | 134 in the last 30 days | 54 the 30 days before (+148%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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