A well-established healthcare organization in the New York metropolitan area is seeking a senior clinical executive to join its nursing leadership team at a pivotal level of operational oversight. The organization delivers a comprehensive continuum of post-acute and long-term care services for medically complex populations, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, regulatory integrity, and sustained quality outcomes. With a long-standing presence in the region, the organization is recognized for its disciplined operational structure, commitment to continuous improvement, and leadership culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered care. This is an executive-level nursing leadership opportunity for a highly experienced Director of Nursing who operates comfortably at both the strategic and operational level. The role carries full responsibility for nursing operations, clinical governance, and workforce performance within a complex care environment. The successful candidate will be expected to lead through influence and structure—setting clinical standards, driving measurable quality improvements, ensuring consistent survey readiness, and building high-performing nursing teams. This is not a purely administrative role; it requires an executive presence, strong decision-making capability, and the ability to lead through complexity while maintaining absolute focus on outcomes, compliance, and culture. Responsibilities: • Provide executive-level leadership and oversight of all nursing operations • Establish and enforce clinical standards, policies, and systems of care delivery • Ensure consistent regulatory compliance and sustained survey readiness across all units • Lead, develop, and hold accountable nursing leadership and frontline management teams • Drive organization-wide quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance metrics • Oversee staffing strategy, workforce planning, and retention initiatives within nursing • Partner with interdisciplinary and executive leadership teams to align clinical and operational goals • Monitor, analyze, and act on clinical outcomes, risk indicators, and performance trends • Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and corrective action planning as needed • Serve as a key decision-maker in resolving high-level clinical and operational escalations Qualifications: • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing • Minimum 2–3 years of recent experience in a Director of Nursing or senior nursing leadership role within skilled nursing or long-term care • Proven executive-level leadership experience in a facility-based healthcare environment • Strong command of regulatory frameworks, compliance standards, and survey processes • Demonstrated ability to lead large teams through performance improvement and operational change • Experience driving clinical outcomes, quality initiatives, and workforce stability at scale • Strong executive presence with excellent communication and organizational leadership skills • Background in post-acute, rehabilitation, or long-term care strongly preferred Compensation: • $200,000 base salary based on experience. • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday benefits • Full executive-level healthcare benefits package • Long-term leadership growth opportunity within a stable and established healthcare organization