Director of Nursing - Are You Ready to Lead the Change? in Binghamton

Job Description

Job Order: Director of Nursing (DON)

Location: Syracuse, NY

Are you a nursing leader ready to make a real difference? We’re seeking a Director of Nursing who’s not just looking for a job, but a mission — someone driven to transform our nursing team, boost staff morale, and create a thriving, positive workplace where exceptional care is the standard.

Why This Role Matters: Great care starts with a great team. We need a hands-on, committed DON ready to roll up their sleeves, inspire staff, and lead with compassion and strength. This is your chance to lead a cultural turnaround and build a nursing department where everyone feels valued, supported, and motivated to give their best every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and energize nursing staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and respect.
• Develop and enforce nursing policies that promote excellence and accountability.
• Take charge of recruiting and retaining talented nursing professionals who share your passion.
• Ensure staffing levels and skills are optimized to meet resident needs with quality care.
• Uphold a safe, respectful work environment where staff conduct reflects core values.
• Stay actively engaged with facility operations, swiftly addressing challenges and improving outcomes.
• Personally assess and advocate for the health and well-being of every resident.

What You Bring:

• Current State RN license and deep understanding of long-term care nursing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in long-term care, with 2+ years leading and inspiring teams.
• Proven track record of turning challenges into opportunities and building strong, motivated teams.
• Passion for improving staff morale and patient care through hands-on leadership and consistent follow-through.

If you’re ready to invest your time and energy in a place that truly needs your leadership, where your efforts will shape the future of care and culture, this is the opportunity for you. Together, we’ll turn challenges into victories and create a workplace — and care experience — everyone can be proud of. Please send your resume to stef.augspurger@gogpac.com or call 605.318.7364 for more information!

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.