Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (RN)

Lead Clinical Excellence at Luther Acres

Lititz, Pennsylvania

Being a Director of Nursing isn't easy.

It requires clinical expertise, decisive leadership, compassion, resilience, and the ability to inspire an entire team. It is one of the most challenging—and one of the most rewarding—roles in healthcare.

At Luther Acres, we're looking for the right leader. Someone who believes exceptional care starts with exceptional culture. Someone who wants to build strong teams, develop great nurses, and create an environment where residents receive the care they deserve. If you're ready to lead an outstanding nursing department, we’d love to meet you.

Not local? We'll help you get here. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates because we believe the right leader is worth finding. We know great care starts with great leadership, and we're committed to supporting yours.

Love Where You Work...and Where You Live.

Located in beautiful Lancaster County, Lititz, Pennsylvania has earned national recognition as one of America's coolest small towns—and it's easy to see why.

With its charming downtown, award-winning restaurants, local coffee shops, unique boutiques, parks, festivals, and welcoming community, Lititz offers an exceptional quality of life. You'll enjoy small-town charm while remaining within easy driving distance of Lancaster, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.

Whether you're relocating on your own or with your family, Lititz is a place you'll be proud to call home.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Director of Nursing, you'll provide clinical leadership for our healthcare center, ensuring exceptional resident care while building a culture where nurses and caregivers can thrive.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing nursing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Oversee all clinical operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, resident safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner closely with leadership, physicians, rehabilitation, admissions, human resources, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding clinical and operational outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, and performance improvement efforts while maintaining compliance with CMS and Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations.
• Develop, coach, and retain nursing talent, helping build the next generation of nursing leaders.
• Guide staffing, resource management, and departmental operations to ensure efficient, resident-centered care.
• Serve as a visible and approachable leader for residents, families, physicians, and team members, creating an environment built on trust, communication, and compassion.

You'll have the authority to lead, the resources to succeed, and the partnership of a leadership team that believes great clinical outcomes begin with supporting the people who deliver care.

At Luther Acres, the Director of Nursing is never expected to lead alone. You'll work alongside experienced leaders and dedicated clinical, operational, admissions, rehabilitation, and human resources teams—all working toward one goal: delivering exceptional care and creating an outstanding place to live and work.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience in a long-term care setting, preferably as a Director of Nursing.
• Strong knowledge of CMS, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and long-term care regulations.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing nursing teams.
• Working knowledge of PointClickCare.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health records.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Demonstrated success improving quality measures, regulatory outcomes, employee engagement, and clinical operations.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide exceptional care to others.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% company contribution
• Daily Pay option
• Generous paid time off
• Virtual healthcare benefit
• Complimentary access to our fitness center and indoor pool
• Discounts at Luthercare for Kids childcare centers
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Career growth within a respected, mission-driven organization

Ready to Lead?

If you're looking for more than your next job—if you're looking for an opportunity to build a team, influence culture, elevate clinical excellence, and make a lasting impact—we'd love to hear from you.

Join Luther Acres and help shape the future of senior care—one resident, one family, and one team member at a time.