RN Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (RN) – Riverside Mathews Rehabilitation Center | Mathews, VA

At Riverside Mathews, leadership is personal. This is a close-knit, community-centered environment where the Director of Nursing plays a visible, hands-on role in shaping both clinical excellence and team culture.

We’re seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) who can lead with both clinical credibility and emotional intelligence—someone who knows how to elevate care standards while building strong relationships with staff, residents, and families. As part of Riverside Health System, you’ll also benefit from the support and resources of a respected regional healthcare network while maintaining the autonomy to lead locally.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Leadership & Resident Care

• Direct and oversee all nursing services to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care
• Ensure comprehensive Plans of Care are developed, updated, and executed in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor—supporting staff, coaching leaders, and staying connected to resident needs
• Partner with therapy, dietary, social services, pharmacy, and physicians to deliver coordinated care

Regulatory Excellence & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with state, federal, and Riverside Health standards
• Lead survey readiness and maintain continuous compliance across all clinical areas
• Oversee infection prevention, safety initiatives, and clinical competency standards
• Collaborate with Medical Director and attending physicians to ensure compliant and effective care delivery

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing nursing team
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning to meet operational needs
• Lead orientation, training, and ongoing competency development
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect (where people actually want to stay)

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Lead the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement data-driven improvements
• Partner with other Riverside entities (rehab, home health, hospice, outpatient services) to ensure continuity of care

Operational Collaboration

• Work closely with Administration and Admissions to support smooth resident transitions and census management
• Contribute to policy development, program enhancements, and strategic initiatives
• Serve as a key liaison between clinical teams, families, and system leadership

Why Riverside Mathews?

• A community-based setting where relationships with residents and families truly matter
• Backed by the strength and stability of Riverside Health System
• Opportunity to lead with autonomy while still having system-level support
• A culture that values quality care, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Strong clinical leadership with a hands-on, approachable style
• Deep understanding of long-term care and/or rehabilitation services
• Proven ability to navigate regulatory environments and survey processes
• A balance of operational discipline and people-first leadership
• The ability to lead through both structure and relationships (because both matter here)

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Licensed through the Virginia Department of Health Professions (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in Senior Living, Long-Term Care, or Rehab (required)
• 2+ years of leadership/supervisory experience (required)
• CPR/BLS Certification through American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute (within 30 days)

Additional Requirements

• Participation in on-call rotation
• Ability to support weekends and occasional irregular hours as needed

This is a role for a leader who wants to make a visible, meaningful impact—not just on metrics, but on people. At Riverside Mathews, your leadership will directly shape the experience of residents, families, and the team that cares for them every day.

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.