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Director of Nursing Services (DON)

Brookhaven at Lexington
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Lexington, MA, USA
$125,000 - $150,000 yearly
Aug 17, 2026
Nurse Practitioner
Director of Nursing Services (DON)
 
Full-Time | Exempt
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Salary: $125,000-$150,000 annually
 
About the Role

Brookhaven at Lexington is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing Services (DON) to lead our highly regarded, 5-star rated skilled nursing center. Unlike many traditional long-term care settings, Brookhaven's intimate 12-bed nursing center offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and staff while maintaining a strong focus on clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and person-centered care.

This is a highly visible leadership role for a nursing professional who enjoys being actively engaged with residents and staff while providing strategic direction for nursing operations. The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for the overall direction, administration, and clinical oversight of Nursing Services, including quality improvement, regulatory compliance, staffing, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer & Nursing Home Administrator, the DON plays a key role in supporting Brookhaven's commitment to excellence, dignity, and resident-centered care. While this position is primarily focused on leadership and oversight rather than routine floor coverage, the ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is willing to step in and provide clinical support when needed.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct and oversee all Nursing Services operations.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Department of Public Health requirements.
  • Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee resident assessments, care planning, nursing documentation, and clinical outcomes.
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment, retention, and employee development.
  • Foster a culture of person-centered care, resident satisfaction, dignity, and respect.
  • Oversee infection prevention and control programs.
  • Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
  • Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
  • Ensure employee safety, staff education, orientation, and ongoing training requirements are met.
  • Serve as a clinical resource and provide direct nursing support as needed.
  • Support organizational goals and participate in committees, strategic initiatives, and community activities.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
 
Required:
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care setting, or similar healthcare environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Massachusetts long-term care regulations and survey processes.
  • Demonstrated success in staff leadership, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred:
  • Prior Director of Nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care community.
  • Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and managing departmental budgets.
Why Brookhaven:

At Brookhaven, you'll find the unique combination of a close-knit nursing community and the resources of a well-established continuing care retirement community. Our 5-Star rated skilled nursing center is known for its commitment to exceptional care, strong clinical outcomes, and regulatory excellence, including achieving a recent deficiency-free state survey. Our dedicated team members take pride in serving residents with dignity, compassion, and the highest standards of care.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a small, highly engaged nursing team where your leadership can have a direct and meaningful impact on residents, families, and staff. If you are looking for a role that allows you to focus on quality care, mentor nursing staff, remain connected to residents, and contribute to an organization that values excellence and collaboration, Brookhaven may be the perfect fit.

Brookhaven offers competitive compensation, subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a retirement plan with company match.

 
About Brookhaven at Lexington

Brookhaven is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community established in 1989, located just outside of Boston in Lexington, Massachusetts. Brookhaven is committed to its mission of providing housing and a continuity of health care that supports each Resident’s pursuit of personal wellness. Residents, trustees and staff are committed to active and meaningful involvement in the greater community, including our active social accountability program, participating in local events, and supporting other local nonprofits.

Our Board of Trustees is comprised of local leaders and health care professionals dedicated to enriching the lives of Brookhaven residents.

The best part of Brookhaven is the people who have chosen to make it their home. Together, with the staff, they help shape the programs and events, the intellectual environment, and most importantly, the close and caring community called Brookhaven.

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