Director of Nursing – DON

Trinity Health

. Manage daily clinical operations to ensure high-quality, resident-centered nursing care .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $102,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading quality assurance initiatives. Proficient in budget development and staff management within a long-term care environment.

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BSNValid RN LicenseQuality Assurance/Performance ImprovementLong-Term Care ExperienceSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Operations ManagementBudget DevelopmentQuality Improvement ProgramsInfection Control ProgramElectronic Medical Record ManagementCare PlanningRegulatory ComplianceStaff Performance AppraisalsEmergency Management ProtocolsMDS Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsLeadershipStaff DevelopmentPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BSNValid RN License in Massachusetts

Industry Keywords

Joint Commission StandardsDPH StandardsQuality AssurancePerformance ImprovementLong-Term Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage daily clinical operations to ensure high-quality, resident-centered nursing care
Coordinate quality outcomes and lead the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program
Ensure regulatory compliance in clinical matters
Lead the clinical team in creating and managing the budget
Lead the infection control program
Perform daily rounds to assess residents and evaluate care plans
Work as a licensed nurse for one shift per month to evaluate clinical care delivery systems
Interview, hire, orient, develop, correct, and evaluate staff
Complete staff performance appraisals and competencies
Monitor in-service compliance and lead staff development
Lead care planning and ensure holistic, resident-centered care
Monitor QI metrics and coordinate quality improvement programs
Plan, implement, and maintain quality assurance/CQI records
Manage admissions and review monthly Electronic Medical Record reports
Create clinical policies and procedures with clinical team members
Review emergency management protocols and conduct drills and education
Participate in meetings recommended by DPH, OSHA, and the Joint Commission
Manage the MMQ program and ensure MDS regulatory compliance and data submission
Maintain the department budget and order equipment and supplies
Identify financial vulnerabilities and recommend cost reductions
Fulfill on-call requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSN required
Valid RN license in the state of Massachusetts required
Three (3) years of supervisory experience preferred
Long-term care experience preferred
Knowledge of Joint Commission and DPH standards preferred
Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to develop and implement a budget
Ability to see, hear, and smell, or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately
Ability to speak, read, and write English in an understandable manner
Ability to kneel, crouch, reach, lift, sit, walk, and bend
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3½ feet and carry it at least 10 feet
May need to assist with resident evacuation in emergencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Opportunity to get paid daily through DailyPay
Referral Program
Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually
Discounts with major vendors including AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Quicken Loans
Day-1 low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Lower-cost medical services at facilities within Trinity Health