Up to $180,000 / Year
Enhanced Compensation Package - Director of Nursing Salary Now Up to $180,000
Lead with purpose. Shape care. Build a nursing culture that lasts.
Elderwood at Hamburg is seeking an accomplished, people-centered Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical excellence in one of our most dynamic and high-impact skilled nursing communities. This is a pivotal leadership role for a nurse executive who believes that strong systems, empowered teams, and high standards are the foundation of exceptional resident care.
Located in the Southtowns of Western New York, Elderwood at Hamburg serves residents with complex medical and sub-acute needs, offering a DON the opportunity to practice at the top of their license while shaping the full nursing operation - strategy, staffing, quality, and culture.
As Director of Nursing, you are not just overseeing care - you are defining it. You will:
Set the clinical vision and expectations for the entire Nursing Services Department
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing nursing leadership team
Drive quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with the Administrator, Medical Director, Pharmacy, and interdisciplinary leaders
Be the clinical voice and decision-maker residents, families, and staff trust
You are a confident, steady, and respected nurse leader who:
Builds trust and accountability through clear communication
Leads with presence, fairness, and follow-through
Creates an environment where staff feel proud of their work
Solves problems thoughtfully and diplomatically
Balances compassion with operational discipline
High-acuity clinical environment that keeps your skills sharp
Engaged leadership partnership and organizational support
Opportunity to make visible, lasting impact
A community-based setting with strong local roots
Part of Elderwood’s mission: People Caring for People
If you’re looking for a DON role where your leadership is felt, respected, and essential, we’d welcome the conversation.
Apply today and help shape the future of care at Elderwood at Hamburg.
(RN - Director of Nursing): What You’ll Lead & Own
Nursing Operations & Staffing: Oversight of nurse staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and development across all shifts
Clinical Quality & Outcomes: Assessment, planning, documentation, and delivery of high-quality nursing care
Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaboration with physicians, pharmacy partners, consultants, and ancillary services
Leadership Development: Direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of nursing leadership and staff
Education & Training: Design and execution of orientation, in-service training, and ongoing clinical education
Regulatory Excellence: Participation and leadership in Quality Management and continuous improvement initiatives
Workforce Pipeline Development: May serve as Program Coordinator for the Nursing Assistant Training Program
(RN - Director of Nursing):
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (NY required)
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred
Minimum 2+ years of supervisory nursing leadership experience (DON or ADON level strongly preferred)
Geriatric or long-term care experience highly valued
Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and improve outcomes
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value.
Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services.
At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service—we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.
