Marlborough Health & Rehabilitation Center, a recently renovated, skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility with outstanding customer service and a great fully-staffed team in a neighborhood setting, is seeking a hands-on, supportive, and seasoned Director of Nursing (DNS) to partner up with a strong ADNS and NHA. The successful candidate will possess very strong clinical skills, with the ability to foster a positive culture and raise the bar from a clinical perspective. Experience implementing new clinical programs is preferred. What You'll Do: As the Director of Nursing, you will provide strategic leadership to the nursing team, setting goals and objectives aligned with our mission. You will foster excellence and innovation in nursing care. Your leadership will shape the culture of our facility and drive the advancement of healthcare practice. The Director of Nursing Services has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care at the center, while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/resident and employee satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practices Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance Set high standards to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residents Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care plans Ensure compliance to regulatory standards Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care If you are a visionary nursing leader with a passion for transforming healthcare, consider this exceptional Director of Nursing opportunity! Drive excellence locally and across the long-term care industry in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated. What We Offer: An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits: Retirement Plan: Defined Contribution Plan with an Annual Corporate Contribution equal to 10% of your Annual Salary (Fully Vesting at 5 years) 401K Plan Medical/RX plans HMO’s & HSA Multiple Dental Plans Vision Plan Paid STD with voluntary buy-up Paid Life Insurance with voluntary buy-up & dependent coverage LTD coverage Ample paid time off Opportunity for advancement As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team! What You'll Bring: Qualifications of a Director of Nursing include: Valid state nursing license Advanced degree or certification preferred Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills Experience in a senior nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.