Director of Nursing (DON)
Job Description
Adult Services Nursing Director (RN)
Location: Rhode Island
Salary: $104,000 annually
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Lead. Influence. Elevate Care.
An established, mission-driven human services organization is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nursing Director to oversee clinical operations across adult residential and community-based programs. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centered care while developing strong clinical teams and driving meaningful outcomes.
This role offers the ability to shape nursing practice across multiple service lines, working within a collaborative environment that prioritizes dignity, independence, and holistic support for individuals with diverse needs.
Why This Opportunity
- Mission-focused organization committed to person-centered care
- Executive-level nursing leadership role with broad organizational impact
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that supports innovation and growth
- Opportunity to influence clinical standards, quality initiatives, and outcomes at scale
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic clinical leadership and supervision to RNs, LPNs, and healthcare coordination staff
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant, and person-centered nursing services across programs
- Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QA/QI) initiatives to enhance care outcomes
- Oversee medication administration systems and specialized clinical procedures
- Collaborate with program and operational leadership to align clinical services with organizational goals
- Direct nursing operations, including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and performance management
- Mentor and develop nursing staff, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support continuous clinical oversight
This is an opportunity for a nurse leader ready to take the next step—guiding teams, strengthening clinical practice, and making a lasting impact on the lives of the individuals served.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Rhode Island)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree (MSN) preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including progressive leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated experience overseeing clinical teams and multi-site operations preferred
- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, quality improvement practices, and person-centered care models
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply for its people. Arbor Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All interested applicants must be over the age of 18, authorized to work in the United States, and pass a stringent background check, including Criminal History, Sexual Offender Registry, and Department of Children and Families (DCF-MA)/Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF-RI).
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