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Director of Nursing, Skilled Nursing Facility in Atlanta

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

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Director of Nursing, Skilled Nursing Facility

Confidential application process

One of our top clients, a respected skilled nursing facility in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead its nursing department. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who drives quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and a positive culture for staff and residents.

Responsibilities:

  • Direct and oversee all nursing services, ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care
  • Lead, hire, train, and evaluate nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, and lead survey readiness
  • Develop and enforce nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement programs
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, and the nursing budget
  • Partner with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team on care plans and outcomes

Qualifications:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
  • Previous Director of Nursing or Assistant DON experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
  • Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, MDS, and the survey process
  • Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • BSN preferred
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please send your confidential resume to Spencer McAdoo at spencer.mcadoo@gogpac.com or call/text 605-705-2943 to discuss in more detail.

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.

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