Job Information
Elderwood RN - Director of Nursing, DON - Skilled Nursing in Cheektowaga, New York
Salary
Up to $180,000 /Annually
Overview
Director of Nursing (DON, RN) – Skilled Nursing
Lead Clinical Operations. Build Stability. Drive Outcomes.
Elderwood at Cheektowaga | Cheektowaga, NY
This Role Requires a Proven Clinical Leader.
Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead all clinical operations within our 172-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for:
Clinical quality and outcomes
Nursing team performance and development
Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
Building consistency, accountability, and culture across the nursing department
We are looking for a leader who is steady, experienced in long-term care, and confident managing complexity.
Why Elderwood at Cheektowaga:
172-bed SNF with subacute and long-term care population
Specialized programs including Seasons® Memory Care (dementia)
Strong rehabilitation focus (cardiac, orthopedic, post-surgical)
Located on a continuum-of-care campus
Supported by regional clinical leadership and corporate resources
This is a facility where scale, acuity, and opportunity intersect.
Responsibilities
As Director of Nursing, you will lead the clinical operations of the facility and ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care.
Clinical Leadership & Quality
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all nursing services and clinical operations
Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality resident care consistent with state and federal regulations
Promote strong clinical outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and survey readiness
Conduct routine rounds and monitor clinical performance across all units
Ensure accurate documentation, care planning, and interdisciplinary coordination of resident care
Team Leadership & Staff Development
Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing leadership including ADONs, nurse managers, and nursing staff
Oversee onboarding, orientation, and ongoing clinical education programs
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to support staff success
Collaborate with Human Resources and facility leadership on staffing, scheduling, and employee relations
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and facility policies
Maintain oversight of infection control practices and clinical safety standards
Lead response and preparation for regulatory surveys and audits
Ensure resident rights are protected and care is delivered with dignity and respect
Operational Leadership
Partner with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to drive operational excellence
Monitor staffing plans and support workforce stability within the nursing department
Contribute to department budgeting, resource planning, and operational strategy
Represent the nursing department in leadership meetings, quality committees, and care planning discussions
Resident & Family Engagement
Address resident and family concerns regarding care in a timely and professional manner
Foster a culture of compassionate, resident-centered care throughout the facility
Qualifications
(RN - Director of Nursing):
Credentials of a Registered Professional Nurse with a current State license required.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or administration preferred.
At least two years of supervisory nursing experience and additional training and experience commensurate with the size of the facility and responsibilities of the position required.
Geriatric nursing training preferred.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing, utilize creative problem solving, and handle problems diplomatically required.
Exhibits characteristics of effective managerial leadership skills. These characteristics should include: desire for improvement; builder of trust; creating an environment where staff can experience pride. Their efforts are directed at allowing each worker to perform his or her own work and performing in a manner consistent with the aims and standards of the organization.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Posted Date2 weeks ago(4/7/2026 6:43 AM)
Requisition ID2026-35262
of Openings1
Area of InterestNursing
CompanyElderwood
LocationElderwood at Cheektowaga
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
SalaryUp to $180,000 /Annually