Director of Nursing (DON) - Skilled Nursing Facility Location: Denton, MD Nestled on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Denton offers a perfect mix of small-town charm and modern convenience. With easy access to the Chesapeake Bay, scenic outdoor recreation, historic sites, and a welcoming community, Denton is a wonderful place to live and work. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life, excellent schools, and close proximity to both the Delaware beaches and the cultural attractions of Annapolis and Baltimore. The Position: As the Director of Nursing (DON) , you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership to the nursing team, ensuring the highest quality of care for residents. You will foster a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement while driving clinical excellence and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced post-acute and long-term care environment. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all clinical operations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Lead, mentor, and develop the nursing team to deliver compassionate, resident-centered care. Drive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to enhance outcomes. Conduct regular rounds, audits, and evaluations of nursing care and resident records. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve care planning and outcomes. Develop, implement, and update nursing policies, procedures, and educational programs. Serve as a clinical resource, providing coaching and mentoring to nursing staff. Maintain accurate clinical and administrative records, ensuring efficient reporting systems. Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland (or compact state license). BSN or MSN strongly preferred. Minimum of 2 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in post-acute or long-term care. Proven expertise in geriatric nursing and regulatory compliance. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to adapt to changing clinical and operational needs with innovative solutions. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary range: $115,000 - $123,000 per year. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Long and Short Term Disability Insurance Term or Whole Life Insurance Coverage Options Hospital Insurance 401(k) with employer contributions. PTO Program: 112 Hours (First 2 Years, Increases Exponentially) With Ability to Roll Over 20 Hours Per Year Relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Employee referral program and career development opportunities. Apply HERE or Send Resume to Katie@theipgteam.com ZR Company Description About Integrity Placement Group Integrity Placement Group is a leading professional healthcare recruiting firm. Our core team has decades of industry experience which we put to work every day as your strategic partner. Based in Sarasota, Florida, we take pride in our diverse community and consider our work vital to our clients, candidates and the marketplace at large. As our name indicates, integrity is our core value, and we hope that holds true in your experience. A higher standard. We know that candidates and employers have many options when it comes to working with a recruitment partner. At Integrity, we pride ourselves in holding our team, our practices, and our partnerships to a higher standard. Our work is about more than just finding an acceptable placement. We know that your organization thrives with the right talent in the right position, and we go the extra mile to make sure that our placements are just that: right on. Values-based recruitment means that we honor what is important for each employer and each job seeker, and committed to finding the perfect relationship between the two. It also means that a culture of integrity - always doing the right thing - is inherent in every decision we make. Company Description About Integrity Placement Group\r\nIntegrity Placement Group is a leading professional healthcare recruiting firm. Our core team has decades of industry experience which we put to work every day as your strategic partner. Based in Sarasota, Florida, we take pride in our diverse community and consider our work vital to our clients, candidates and the marketplace at large. As our name indicates, integrity is our core value, and we hope that holds true in your experience.\r\n\r\nA higher standard.\r\nWe know that candidates and employers have many options when it comes to working with a recruitment partner. At Integrity, we pride ourselves in holding our team, our practices, and our partnerships to a higher standard.\r\n\r\nOur work is about more than just finding an acceptable placement. We know that your organization thrives with the right talent in the right position, and we go the extra mile to make sure that our placements are just that: right on.\r\n\r\nValues-based recruitment means that we honor what is important for each employer and each job seeker, and committed to finding the perfect relationship between the two. It also means that a culture of integrity - always doing the right thing - is inherent in every decision we make.