Director of Nursing- $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Forest Acres Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and Rehab facility conveniently located in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Forest Acres, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

Are you a strong, compassionate RN leader ready to take the next big step in your career? Do you believe in delivering exceptional care while inspiring and empowering your team? If so — this opportunity was made for you! 💙
We're seeking a dynamic Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team with excellence, integrity, and heart.

This is your chance to shape care standards, mentor nursing professionals, and make a lasting difference in the lives of our residents and families.

✨ Why You'll Love This Role:
💰 Highly Competitive Salary: $105,000-$115,000
🎁 Sign-On Bonus — Because we value your expertise!
🏥 Supportive Executive Leadership Team
📈 Career Growth & Professional Development
👩‍⚕️ Empowered, Resident-Centered Culture
💙 A workplace where your leadership truly matters

🩺 Your Impact as Director of Nursing:
As DON, you will:
✔️ Lead and inspire a dedicated nursing team
✔️ Ensure clinical excellence and regulatory compliance
✔️ Drive quality improvement initiatives
✔️ Oversee staffing, training, and performance development
✔️ Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams
✔️ Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, and teamwork
This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to lead with purpose and elevate care standards across the organization.

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🎓 What We're Looking For:
✅ Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license (Required)
✅ Proven leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing
✅ Strong understanding of regulatory compliance
✅ Exceptional communication and team-building skills
✅ Passion for excellence in resident care

If you are ready to lead, inspire, and make a meaningful impact every single day — we want to meet you!

📩 Apply today and step into a leadership role where your expertise is recognized, respected, and rewarded.

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General Purpose

Define the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON).

The DON is a registered nurse who oversees and supervises the care of all the residents.

The DON also provides direct resident/patient care.

Essential Duties

• Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels.

• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance.

• Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost respect.

• Develop and conduct in-services for the clinical staff.

• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of nursing staff.

• Coordinates pharmacy services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication.

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