Director of Nursing

Why NHC?
At NHC, we “Put our Heart in Everything We Do!” We take pride in working together as a team in our family-oriented work environment. We provide a culture of excellence, recognition, empowerment, and fun. We offer professional growth opportunities along with competitive compensation wage increases based on performance. If you want this experience in your career, apply today!

Position: Director of Nursing
Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

RN OR LPN – graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in South Carolina (Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in nursing is preferred).
Must have professional experience in the practice of geriatrics, nursing administration, and other related areas
Must be caring, compassionate, have a positive attitude and be a team player
Prior experience as a DON preferred, but not required
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in the areas of nursing administration, nursing practice, rehabilitation and partner relations management.

Benefits we offer:
Flexible Schedule
Competitive Pay & Holiday Incentive Pay
Earned Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Uniforms
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities

DON Position Highlights:

Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.
Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.
Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.
Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.

We are located at:
The Palmettos of Charleston
1900 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston, SC 29414

If you are interested in working as a Director of Nursing, for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/palmettos-charleston/

We look forward to talking with you about this great opportunity. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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