Director of Nursing (DON) / Provincetown, Massachusetts & Rhode Island & New England Opportunities

Director of Nursing (DON)

Skilled Nursing | Rehabilitation | Senior Living Leadership

Location: Provincetown, Massachusetts

Additional Future Leadership Opportunities: Rhode Island & New England Opportunites

Lead Clinical Excellence. Build Exceptional Teams. Transform Resident Care.

Our confidential client is seeking an experienced, inspirational, and clinically driven Director of Nursing (DON) to provide executive nursing leadership for a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in beautiful Provincetown, Massachusetts.

This is far more than a traditional Director of Nursing role. It is an opportunity to influence clinical excellence, mentor nursing leaders, improve patient outcomes, and help shape the future of an organization committed to delivering exceptional post-acute and long-term care.

The Director of Nursing serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary departments to create an environment built on clinical excellence, compassion, accountability, and operational success.

As the organization continues its expansion throughout New England, additional Director of Nursing and nursing leadership opportunities—including future openings in Rhode Island—are anticipated for high-performing leaders interested in long-term career growth.

About the Organization

Our confidential client is an established healthcare organization providing a full continuum of senior healthcare services, including:

• Skilled Nursing
• Short-Term Rehabilitation
• Long-Term Care
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
• Hospice Support
• Respite Care

The organization is experiencing continued growth throughout New England and is investing heavily in strong clinical leadership, employee development, quality improvement, and exceptional resident care.

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all nursing services while ensuring outstanding clinical quality, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and resident satisfaction.

Working alongside executive leadership, physicians, therapy, social services, admissions, infection prevention, and other interdisciplinary departments, you'll help build an exceptional culture focused on quality outcomes and compassionate care.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Lead all nursing operations throughout the facility
• Promote a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
• Ensure exceptional resident-centered care
• Drive evidence-based nursing practices
• Foster collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
• Mentor future nursing leaders

Quality & Regulatory Excellence

• Lead Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
• Maintain continuous survey readiness
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations
• Monitor Quality Measures (QM) and Quality Indicators (QI)
• Develop corrective action plans when needed
• Partner with executive leadership on continuous quality improvement initiatives

Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, mentor, coach, and retain nursing professionals
• Develop succession plans for future nursing leaders
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Promote continuing education and clinical competency
• Build a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork and accountability

Operational Leadership

• Oversee staffing plans and scheduling
• Optimize departmental workflow and efficiency
• Partner with Human Resources on hiring and retention
• Manage nursing resources responsibly
• Support strategic organizational initiatives

Resident Experience

• Promote exceptional resident and family satisfaction
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• Ensure timely and compliant documentation
• Support safe, compassionate, individualized resident care

Qualifications

Required

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum three (3) years of nursing leadership experience
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Senior Living
  • Hospital Leadership
• Current CPR Certification
• Strong knowledge of:
  • CMS Regulations
  • State Survey Process
  • QAPI
  • Infection Prevention
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Clinical Operations

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Director of Nursing will be:

• A servant leader who inspires teams
• Passionate about resident care
• Calm and confident under pressure
• Highly organized
• Operationally strong
• Quality-focused
• Resident-centered
• Experienced developing nursing talent
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Dedicated to creating a culture of compassion, accountability, and excellence

Why This Opportunity?

This organization believes exceptional patient care begins with exceptional leadership.

You'll enjoy:

• Executive support and collaboration
• Significant autonomy
• Opportunities to influence clinical operations
• Stable leadership environment
• Professional growth
• Long-term advancement opportunities
• Future leadership opportunities throughout New England, including Rhode Island

If you're looking for an opportunity where your leadership truly matters and your impact can be seen every day, this role offers the chance to lead an outstanding clinical team while advancing your career.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $120,000 – $130,000 DOE

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development
• Leadership Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Stable and Growing Organization

Candidate Screening Questions

• Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN)?
• Have you served as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing?
• Do you have leadership experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, or Senior Living?
• Have you successfully led state survey preparation and regulatory compliance initiatives?
• Do you have experience with QAPI and quality improvement programs?
• Are you passionate about developing nursing leaders and improving resident outcomes?
• Would you be interested in future leadership opportunities throughout New England, including Rhode Island?