Director of Nursing DON

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$125k

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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 managementStaff supervisionPatient care planningMotivationEmergency response

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).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$110k–$125kNursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $100k–$130k)104 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$125k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in South Carolina120 active5,770 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 48% no call · 67% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentSouth Carolina Registered Nurse listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment120 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Leadership listings134 in the last 30 days54 the 30 days before (+148%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% 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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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
PerkSpot Discounts
401(k)
Paid Time Off Plan
Pet Insurance Discount

Living in Spartanburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,374/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Spartanburg, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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