Director of Nursing (DON) – Long-Term Care & Clinical Operations | Pepper Pike (BB 135460)
Updated 11/06/26
44124, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
Job description
Job description
Client is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations at Newark Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serving the Greater Columbus region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on nursing leader to improve clinical outcomes, develop high-performing teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the growth of specialized post-acute care services.
Job Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, clinical standards, and facility policies.
Monitor quality measures, patient safety, and resident outcomes while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and frontline nursing staff.
Support specialized clinical services, including ventilator care, respiratory services, memory care, and medically complex rehabilitation.
Collaborate with facility administration, physicians, therapy teams, admissions, and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care effectively.
Improve care coordination, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and enhance resident satisfaction.
Maintain survey readiness, appropriate staffing practices, and effective clinical systems.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and compassionate resident care.
Qualifications
Demonstrated nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation.
Strong knowledge of clinical operations, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and nursing department management.
Proven ability to lead teams, improve clinical performance, and address staffing challenges.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with high-acuity patients, ventilator care, or dialysis services is highly desirable.
A visible, collaborative leadership style with a commitment to accountability and compassionate care.
Compensation and Benefits
Client offers a competitive, experience-based compensation package tailored to the selected candidate’s qualifications and leadership experience.
Additional benefits and opportunities include:
Meaningful influence over clinical operations and nursing department development.
Direct collaboration with facility and organizational leadership.
Opportunities to support the expansion of specialized clinical programs.
Professional development and long-term career growth.
The opportunity to make a measurable impact on resident care, clinical outcomes, and team performance.
About the Organization
Client is committed to advancing skilled nursing and post-acute care through specialized clinical services, strong hospital partnerships, and a focus on quality outcomes.
At Newark Rehabilitation, the Director of Nursing will play a key role in developing a strong nursing department and supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care.
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