Director of Nursing
Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 02-28-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Days not specified, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Day shift
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $69 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead clinical operations for nursing — set the standard for resident care and staff performance
- Oversee nursing staff: recruit, mentor, coach and evaluate to build a strong team
- Develop and implement care plans that ensure quality outcomes and compliance with regulations
- Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain documentation standards across the unit
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate resident-centered care
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and monitor performance metrics
- Manage incident reporting, corrective action plans, and continuous staff education
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (state licensure required)
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in long-term care or similar setting preferred
- Director of Nursing experience or demonstrated nursing leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for long-term care facilities
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Background checks and facility-required clearances (to be completed prior to start)
Education
- Active RN licensure required
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Solid clinical judgment and hands-on nursing skills
- Experience with long-term care clinical standards and regulatory compliance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills — able to lead and inspire staff
- Competence with electronic medical records and documentation best practices
- Ability to manage staffing, scheduling and operational needs effectively
- Skilled at conflict resolution, coaching, and building high-performing teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
- Paid time off so you can actually take that break you deserve
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
- Professional development and leadership growth — we invest in your career
- A supportive team culture where your voice and clinical expertise matter
- Work-life balance conversations — flexible scheduling where possible
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
- Access to national clinical resources and best-practice support through the facility network
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Director of Nursing? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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