Job Information
Elderwood RN - Director of Nursing (DON), SNF in Waverly, New York
Salary
Up to $136,792.50 / annually
Overview
Director of Nursing Salary Now Up to $136,792.50
Lead with purpose. Shape care. Build a nursing culture that lasts.
Elderwood at Waverly is seeking an accomplished, people-centered Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical excellence in one of our most dynamic and high-impact skilled nursing communities. This is a pivotal leadership role for a nurse executive who believes that strong systems, empowered teams, and high standards are the foundation of exceptional resident care.
Lead with purpose. Elevate care. Build a team that delivers.
Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead, develop, and inspire our nursing team while driving clinical excellence across the facility.
This is more than a leadership role - it’s an opportunity to shape culture, improve outcomes, and build a high-performing clinical team in a setting where your voice and leadership truly matter.
Why This Role Matters
Direct impact on quality of care and resident outcomes
Opportunity to build and stabilize nursing teams
Lead clinical operations in partnership with an engaged Administrator and leadership team
Influence staff development, retention, and clinical standards
What You’ll Lead
Full oversight of nursing operations, staffing, and scheduling strategy
Development of strong, accountable nursing leadership (ADONs, Supervisors, Unit Managers)
Clinical quality, compliance, and regulatory readiness
Interdisciplinary collaboration across physicians, pharmacy, and care teams
Orientation, training, and ongoing staff development programs
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
What Elderwood Offers
Highly competitive salary, with top-tier compensation for experienced LTC leaders
Comprehensive benefits package
Support from experienced regional and corporate clinical leaders
The opportunity to make a measurable impact on a facility and its people
Ready to Lead?
If you’re a Director of Nursing who wants to build something stronger, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
(RN - Director of Nursing) - What You’ll Do:
Build and maintain a high-performing, engaged nursing team
Drive clinical excellence, documentation accuracy, and care planning standards
Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness
Partner with leadership to improve retention, reduce agency reliance, and strengthen staffing stability
Serve as a visible, hands-on leader supporting staff and residents
Qualifications
(RN - Director of Nursing) - What We’re Looking For
Registered Nurse (RN) with active NY license
Proven nursing leadership experience in a SNF or healthcare setting
Strong background in staff development, team building, and clinical operations
Experience with regulatory compliance and survey processes
A leader who is decisive, accountable, and people-focused
Someone who can balance clinical excellence with operational realities
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 Date1 week ago(4/8/2026 3:17 PM)
Requisition ID2026-35290
of Openings1
Area of InterestNursing
CompanyElderwood
LocationElderwood at Waverly
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
SalaryUp to $136,792.50 / annually