Mecklenburg Health and Rehabilitation is offering a $7500 SIGN ON BONUS for a Director of Nursing to lead our team of dedicated staff in providing the best resident care possible! We are a 100-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County. The ideal candidate would be an experienced, dynamic and an engaged leader within the facility. The Director of Nursing (DON) candidate should have experience in infection control, personnel management, and nurse leadership in the nursing home setting. RN license in good standing in the state of NC or equivalent compact state required, and related Nursing degree.

Competitive pay and benefits, including but not limited to,

New PTO/Holiday Plan!

Yearly Bonus Structure, Medical/Dental Insurance, 401k!

Apply today to join our team!

As Director of Nursing Services, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. In the absence of the Medical Director, you are charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by this facility.

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential requirements:

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.