Director of Nursing

The Job in a Nutshell

Buffalo Center is looking for their next Director of Nursing. It's a leadership role inside a 200 bed skilled nursing facility, and if you've been running a nursing department or an entire unit in long term care for a couple of years, you likely know exactly what this job demands. We need someone who can walk the floor and the boardroom, manage clinical outcomes, and keep a team fully staffed and trained. If that sounds like your next move, keep reading.

What You'll Actually Do

• Run the nursing department day to day. That means policies, procedures, staffing, and making sure everyone's competencies are current.
• Handle recruiting, training, and retention of nursing staff. You'll build the team and then keep them.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and make sure everything we do meets compliance standards.
• Act as the bridge between residents, their families, and the rest of the healthcare providers involved in their care.
• Set the tone for how care is delivered. Dignity, respect, and compassion aren't buzzwords here ; they're the standard.

What You Need to Bring

• An active RN license in the state of New York. Non negotiable.
• At least five years of nursing experience, all of it in long term care.
• A minimum of two years in a nursing leadership or supervisory role. We want someone who's already managed a team.
• Strong clinical knowledge ; you won't just manage spreadsheets, you'll understand the care behind them.
• Real leadership skills and the ability to communicate and build a team that actually works together.

Schedule and Pay

The salary is competitive and based on your experience. They also offer Daily Pay through a third party provider, so you can access your earnings faster if you want. No more waiting two weeks for a check.

Benefits

• Premium health coverage through Aetna with low out of pocket costs. That's the kind of insurance that makes a difference.
• A comprehensive benefits package beyond just health coverage.
• Supportive leadership around you ; you won't be out there on your own.
• You'll be working in a respected 200 bed skilled nursing facility with a real sense of purpose.

About Buffalo Center

Buffalo Center is part of the Centers Health Care family, and we're located right here in Buffalo, NY. We focus on short term rehab and long term skilled nursing in an environment that puts residents first. We also care about quality of life, independence, and treating people the way they deserve to be treated.

How to Apply

If this role feels like a fit, send your application our way. We'll review it and reach out to qualified candidates. Buffalo Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.