Traveling Director of Nursing (DON)

Location : Tidewater Area, VA East Region

Job Type : Full-Time

Travel Requirement : Extensive, including overnight stays and extended periods of time

About Avardis and Who We Are :

OUR VISION We strive to be the leading provider of compassionate, comprehensive care that supports the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of patients, while also promoting respect and autonomy. Our goal is to create an environment where patients thrive, not just survive - where every aspect of their well-being is nurtured, from health and safety to social connections and quality of life.

Innovative Solutions for Better Health As part of our commitment to excellence, Avardis leverages the latest in healthcare technology to provide better outcomes for older adults. From telemedicine services and remote health monitoring to advanced diagnostic tools and customized wellness programs, we use innovation to make patient care accessible, efficient, and effective.

We also embrace new treatments, therapies, and approaches that can improve quality of life, whether it's through pain management, physical rehabilitation, or mental health support. By staying at the forefront of healthcare trends and continuously evolving our services, we ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

About the Role :

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and clinical leadership across our nursing homes. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Traveling Director of Nursing (Divisional DON) to oversee and support multiple facilities, ensuring the highest level of patient care and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to fostering excellence in nursing operations.

The Traveling Director of Nursing will be responsible for providing clinical oversight, leadership, and operational support to multiple skilled nursing facilities. This role requires an experienced RN leader with a deep understanding of long-term care operations, regulatory compliance, and clinical best practices . The ideal candidate will be an influential mentor who can assess, stabilize, and optimize nursing departments while supporting and developing facility-level clinical leadership.

Major Responsibilities :

• Lead and direct the overall clinical operations of assigned facilities, ensuring high-quality resident care.
• Provide full-time clinical oversight and accountability , supporting care centers during leadership vacancies or transitions.
• Conduct immediate assessments of clinical systems and processes to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Coach and mentor clinical management staff and consultants, setting priorities and job assignments to optimize operations.
• Evaluate and develop facility nursing leadership , identifying opportunities for training, growth, and succession planning.
• Monitor facility performance , provide feedback, and assist in discipline or corrective action as necessary.
• Oversee and assist in stabilization and improvement efforts at care centers, implementing best practices for superior patient outcomes.
• Develop and execute clinical business plans that drive excellence, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation in clinical operations.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and company regulations , maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends.
• Travel extensively to support facilities, including overnight stays and extended periods at assigned locations.

Minimum Qualifications :

Why Join Us?

Join us in creating a future where every patient is empowered to live their best life, with the support and care they deserve.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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