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Director of Nursing (DON)

LCS (Life Care Services)Evans, GAFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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About the job

Position Title: Director of Nursing (DON)

Compensation: Starting 120,000/yr

Schedule: Full Time, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday (on call availability)

Who We Are

If you are looking for a career with a strong, supportive team doing meaningful work with an appreciative community of seniors, consider being a part of the Brandon Wilde team! We are looking for people who want to perform to the best of their abilities to provide exceptional service that exceeds the expectations of our residents and their families. Brandon Wilde is a Life Plan Community situated on a beautiful 73-acre campus in Evans, GA. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the over 350 seniors we serve. When you work at Brandon Wilde, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • DailyPay – Work today, get paid today
  • On-site gym and an Olympic size swimming pool
  • Resident sponsored appreciation bonus and educational scholarships
  • An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Brandon Wilde is looking for an experienced DON that brings compassion, professionalism, and strong skills to work every day. The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the twenty-four-hour nursing care of all residents through the performance of the nursing personnel. This position is responsible for providing a “system of care” for residents in a manner and environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of each resident’s quality of life and provides dignity and respect in full recognition of each resident’s individuality.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in the Health Center (SNF, Personal Care and Memory Care) and residential apartments. This role is responsible for the selection, training, discipline and supervision for all nursing related Health Center personnel. DON is responsible for the procurement of appropriate supplies and equipment and operating within the departmental budget.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee all nursing operations for the Health Center and residential apartments.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with federal, state, local, and LCS standards.
  • Direct staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning to ensure appropriate 24-hour nursing coverage.
  • Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and develop nursing team members.
  • Oversee employee orientation, annual performance evaluations, and ongoing education programs.
  • Coordinate resident care with physicians, therapists, hospice, home health, private duty providers, and other healthcare partners.
  • Supervise resident assessments, care planning, restorative nursing programs, admissions, and clinical outcomes.
  • Oversee Medicare documentation, MDS completion, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Maintain nursing licensure compliance and ensure adherence to corporate policies, HIPAA, and quality standards.
  • Build strong relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams through visible, hands-on leadership.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and exceptional resident care.
  • Serve as the clinical leader for the community and act on behalf of the Administrator when needed.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. GA RN License
  • Two years experience in geriatric nursing and/or B.S. Degree in nursing. Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred. Minimum of two years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting. NADONA certification a plus.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement - please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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