RN Director of Nursing – Be the Heart of Skilled Nursing & Sub Acute Care

Harborside Health & Rehabilitation Health & Rehabilitation | Washington, DC

Position Type: Full-Time

Shifts Available: Leadership Schedule

Rate of pay: $118,210.07 to $169,408.64

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You chose nursing for a reason. Let that reason thrive here.

At Harborside Health & Rehabilitation, whether you work with residents every day or support those who do, you are making a difference that matters. We know the path to recovery doesn't happen alone. As a team, we work cohesively to meet each resident’s unique needs. We are a team-driven environment and we care about our own!

Our employees form the foundation of everything we do optimizing patient healing and wellness, and creating a warm and welcoming environment. It is because of the dedication of our employees that we can live out our mission, vision, and company values every day.

It is at Harborside Health & Rehabilitation where care, community, and careers happen.

What You’ll Love

  • Competitive hourly pay + shift differentials
  • Paperless, quick onboarding 
  • Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, same day pay, instant access to wages)
  • Predictable scheduling and flexibility (e.g., full-time, part-time, PRN options)
  • Paid time off, holiday pay
  • Generous employee referral program
  • Annual performance reviews and competitive bi-annual pay reviews
  • Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources)
  • Respectful, supportive leadership and strong focus on teamwork
  • Optimal staff-to-patient ratios to prevent burnout
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and CEU support
  • Strong mentorship and orientation programs
  • School Partnerships
  • 360 communications for staff, patients & families 

What You’ll Be Doing

The RN Director of Nursing is responsible for the 24-hour overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in the Nursing Facility. The RN Director of Nursing will be responsible for the selection, training, discipline and supervision for all nursing related health center personnel. The RN Director of Nursing is responsible for procurement of appropriate supplies and equipment and operating within the departmental budget, and capitol purchases.

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Requirements

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science degree. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licenses/Certification: Registered RN Licensed Nurse with a current license in the District of Columbia.

Experience: Two years’ experience in geriatric nursing. Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred. Minimum of two (2) years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.

Safety Sensitive-Designated Positions

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Your next shift could change a life. Apply today!

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.

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