Quick Summary
Provide executive-level leadership and oversight of all nursing operations Establish and enforce clinical standards, policies,
A well-established healthcare organization in the New York metropolitan area is seeking a senior clinical executive to join its nursing leadership team at a pivotal level of operational oversight. The organization delivers a comprehensive continuum of post-acute and long-term care services for medically complex populations, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, regulatory integrity, and sustained quality outcomes. With a long-standing presence in the region, the organization is recognized for its disciplined operational structure, commitment to continuous improvement, and leadership culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
This is an executive-level nursing leadership opportunity for a highly experienced Director of Nursing who operates comfortably at both the strategic and operational level. The role carries full responsibility for nursing operations, clinical governance, and workforce performance within a complex care environment. The successful candidate will be expected to lead through influence and structure—setting clinical standards, driving measurable quality improvements, ensuring consistent survey readiness, and building high-performing nursing teams. This is not a purely administrative role; it requires an executive presence, strong decision-making capability, and the ability to lead through complexity while maintaining absolute focus on outcomes, compliance, and culture.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- → Provide executive-level leadership and oversight of all nursing operations
- → Establish and enforce clinical standards, policies, and systems of care delivery
- → Ensure consistent regulatory compliance and sustained survey readiness across all units
- → Lead, develop, and hold accountable nursing leadership and frontline management teams
- → Drive organization-wide quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance metrics
- → Oversee staffing strategy, workforce planning, and retention initiatives within nursing
- → Partner with interdisciplinary and executive leadership teams to align clinical and operational goals
- → Monitor, analyze, and act on clinical outcomes, risk indicators, and performance trends
- → Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and corrective action planning as needed
- → Serve as a key decision-maker in resolving high-level clinical and operational escalations
Requirements
~1 min read- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum 2–3 years of recent experience in a Director of Nursing or senior nursing leadership role within skilled nursing or long-term care
- Proven executive-level leadership experience in a facility-based healthcare environment
- Strong command of regulatory frameworks, compliance standards, and survey processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams through performance improvement and operational change
- Experience driving clinical outcomes, quality initiatives, and workforce stability at scale
- Strong executive presence with excellent communication and organizational leadership skills
- Background in post-acute, rehabilitation, or long-term care strongly preferred
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 2, 2026
- First seen
- September 28, 2026
- Last seen
- September 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 15%
- Scored at
- September 28, 2026
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