Director of Nursing (DON) - Your Leadership Changes Lives in Syracuse

Date Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

 

This isn’t just another DON role — it’s your calling. If you’re the kind of leader who raises the bar (not just the volume), we want to hear from you.

Our high-performing Skilled Nursing Facility is built on heart, hustle, and high standards. We need a Director of Nursing ready to lead with purpose, inspire a strong team, and deliver excellence in resident care.

Your Role:

This is frontline leadership — not a desk job. You’ll set the tone for care, culture, and performance. Families will trust you. Staff will follow you. Residents will thrive under your watch.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team – Inspire, mentor, and empower exceptional nursing staff

  • Set the standard – Create and implement high-impact care policies

  • Grow talent – Recruit, train, and develop a strong clinical team

  • Stay sharp – Manage staffing, training, compliance, and clinical outcomes

  • Be the anchor – Make critical decisions, handle incidents, and protect residents

  • Put care first – Prioritize health, dignity, and compassion in all you do

What You Bring:

  • Active RN license (state-specific)

  • 5+ years in LTC, with 2+ years in leadership

  • Confident leadership with a clear head and full heart

Why Join Us:

  • Competitive salary + full benefits

  • Real autonomy to lead and grow

  • A mission-first culture where people matter most

  • The chance to make a lasting impact every day

πŸ“ž Call James Miller III at (701) 809-9395 πŸ“§ Or email your resume to James.miller@gogpac.com

Ready to lead with purpose? Let’s talk.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.