Top 21 Chief nursing officer Jobs in Buffalo Ny

DON - Director of Nursing (RN)
Elderwood —Lancaster, NY
- Up to $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
Director Nursing Svcs
Kaleida Health —Buffalo, NY
- $125,769.93 - $172,933.70 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Hospital
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Director of Nursing Services (Health Department)
Erie County Department of Health —Buffalo, NY
- $109,834 - $142,640 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Assistant Director of Nursing 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P27365
State of New York - Mental Health, Office of —Buffalo, NY
- $130,347 - $138,388 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Nursing
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Director of Nursing
Absolut Care of Aurora Park —East Aurora, NY
- $87,000 - $87,360 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- 5 years
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3d
Director of Nursing (DON)
Ellicott Center —Buffalo, NY
- $125,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Organizational skills
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2d
Director of Nursing (DON)
Glens Falls Center —Buffalo, NY
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
- Rehabilitation center
- Relocation assistance
- Opportunities for advancement
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3d
RN - Director of Nursing - Assisted Living
Elderwood —Tonawanda, NY
- Up to $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- English
ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing SNF
Elderwood —Lancaster, NY
- Up to $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Clean driving record
- Skilled nursing facility
- Opportunities for advancement
Director of Nursing
Independence Home Care of New York, Inc. —East Amherst, NY
- $98,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Management
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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School of Nursing – AGACNP Faculty (Program Director)
D'Youville University —Buffalo, NY
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- 3 years
School of Nursing - Executive Director for Nursing Access Programming
D'Youville University —Buffalo, NY
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Nursing
- RN License
Director Nursing - Endoscopy Center of Western New York
SCA Health —Williamsville, NY
- $105,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
14d
Director of Nursing
Eden Heights of West Seneca —West Seneca, NY
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- RN License
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Floating Director of Nursing
Recovery Centers of America —United States
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Nursing
- Microsoft Excel
Quick Apply
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DON - Director of Nursing (RN)

Elderwood -
Lancaster, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
Up to $165,000 a year

Qualifications

Staff supervision
RN License
Change management
Team motivation (leadership skill)

Full Job Description

Salary: Up to $165,000 / Year Overview:

Enhanced Compensation Package - Director of Nursing Salary Now Up to $165,000

Lead with purpose. Shape care. Build a nursing culture that lasts.

Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking an accomplished, people-centered Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical excellence in one of our most dynamic and high-impact skilled nursing communities. This is a pivotal leadership role for a nurse executive who believes that strong systems, empowered teams, and high standards are the foundation of exceptional resident care.

Located in the suburbs of Buffalo NY, Elderwood at Lancaster serves residents with complex medical and sub-acute needs, offering a DON the opportunity to practice at the top of their license while shaping the full nursing operation - strategy, staffing, quality, and culture.

Why This Role Matters:

As Director of Nursing, you are not just overseeing care - you are defining it. You will:

Set the clinical vision and expectations for the entire Nursing Services Department
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing nursing leadership team
Drive quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with the Administrator, Medical Director, Pharmacy, and interdisciplinary leaders
Be the clinical voice and decision-maker residents, families, and staff trust

Who Thrives Here:

You are a confident, steady, and respected nurse leader who:

Builds trust and accountability through clear communication
Leads with presence, fairness, and follow-through
Creates an environment where staff feel proud of their work
Solves problems thoughtfully and diplomatically
Balances compassion with operational discipline

Why Elderwood at Hamburg:

High-acuity clinical environment that keeps your skills sharp
Engaged leadership partnership and organizational support
Opportunity to make visible, lasting impact
A community-based setting with strong local roots
Part of Elderwood’s mission: People Caring for People

Ready to Lead Where It Counts?

If you’re looking for a DON role where your leadership is felt, respected, and essential, we’d welcome the conversation.

Apply today and help shape the future of care at Elderwood at Lancaster.

Responsibilities:

(RN - Director of Nursing): What You’ll Lead & Own

Nursing Operations & Staffing: Oversight of nurse staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and development across all shifts
Clinical Quality & Outcomes: Assessment, planning, documentation, and delivery of high-quality nursing care
Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaboration with physicians, pharmacy partners, consultants, and ancillary services
Leadership Development: Direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of nursing leadership and staff
Education & Training: Design and execution of orientation, in-service training, and ongoing clinical education
Regulatory Excellence: Participation and leadership in Quality Management and continuous improvement initiatives
Workforce Pipeline Development: May serve as Program Coordinator for the Nursing Assistant Training Program

Qualifications:

(RN - Director of Nursing):

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (NY required)
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred
Minimum 2+ years of supervisory nursing leadership experience (DON or ADON level strongly preferred)
Geriatric or long-term care experience highly valued
Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and improve outcomes

EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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