Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing

Company: HonorVet Technologies
Location: Montrose
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Montrose, New York. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Director of Nursing - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 24 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Director of Nursing (DON) (RN) Location: 2090 Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY 10548 Shift: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Duration: 24 Months Job Description: - /t - The New York State (NYS) Veterans Home at Montrose is currently seeking quotes for the provision of a qualified Director of Nursing (DON) to serve at our long-term care facility with immediate placement. /t - Willingness to work overtime as required for operational needs /t - Travel less than 10%, as needed /t - This engagement is for a term not to exceed twenty-four (24) months. Position: Director of Nursing Location: /t - The NYS Veterans Home at Montrose is a 252-bed long-term care skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility owned and operated by the New York State Department of Health. /t - It is a state-of-the art facility serving qualified Veterans of the United Stated Armed Services and their qualified dependents. /t - The facility is located in Northern Westchester County, roughly 35 miles north of New York City on the grounds of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center. /t - The facility is organized into six (6) care units, each accommodating 42 residents, with two units specifically designated for memory care. /t - There are currently over 350 State and contract staff serving our residents, with just over 170 dedicated to nursing services. /t - Job Duties: The DON, under the direction of the Administrator, is responsible and accountable for the provision of quality nursing care on a 24-hour basis. /t - The DON has the administrative responsibility to take all reasonable steps within the authority of this position to ensure that optimal quality of care is delivered to support the goals of the NYS Veterans Home at Montrose, and to help residents reach and maintain their highest level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. /t - The Director of Nursing Services will work closely with the Administrator and Medical Director in managing facility operations and will participate in decisions related to admissions and resident-related contractual agreements. Duties include, but are not limited to: /t - Plans, organizes, and administers nursing services to ensure the provision of nursing care for all residents through compliance with all federal and state codes, rules and regulations. /t - Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures and ensures they are maintained and current. /t - Reviews all Patient Review Instruments (PRIs) for potential admission to the Home. /t - Meets will all nursing staff to ensure the provision of high-quality resident care and evaluates all employees according to schedule. /t - Oversees Infection Control and Nursing Continuous Quality Improvement programs. Evaluates nursing practices to determine need for in-service education/training. /t - Ensures that nursing care supplies are appropriate. /t - Communicate with the Administrator on pertinent resident care or other issues. Maintains departmental statistics and submits monthly reports to the Administrator. Recruits, interviews and recommends appointment of nursing staff. /t - Coordinates nursing care with other departments through the Interdisciplinary Team approach. /t - Provides up-to-date information and reports as requested. /t - Serves as a resource for the Home regarding Nursing Care standards. /t - Coordinates nursing student affiliations and training. /t - Attends and assures department staff attend all mandatory and other relevant in service training, meet all continuing education and professional staff development requirements, and have working knowledge of proper fire and emergency preparedness procedures. /t - Develops, implements, evaluates and modifies as appropriate departmental Continuous Quality Improvement program. /t - Utilizes and assures that department staff utilize technology and state-of-the-art principles, procedures, concepts, and tools to maximize department efficiencies. Adapts and embraces change. /t - Serves as a role model for staff by displaying a positive attitude. /t - Customer service, resident accommodation, and resident rights are top priorities. /t - Minimum Requirements for Submission: /t - Active and unencumbered Professional Registered Nursing license in good standing with the New York State Board. /t - Successful completion and clearance of a background check, including minimum contract requirements for background check and in addition, verification of educational credentials and verification of past employment relevant to long term care or nursing leadership. /t - Experience that includes at least two years as a Director of Nursing or at least 5 years of Nursing Management experience in a long-term care setting. /t - Ability to begin assignment immediately upon contract execution. /t - Resumes that depict a highly qualified candidate, will participate in an interview with facility leadership, and the selected candidate is subject to final approval by the Department of Health, Nursing Home Surveillance Program. HonorVet Technologies Job ID 31698983. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 24 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Director of Nursing (RN) About HonorVet Technologies HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans. As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more. At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served. Benefits - Vision benefits - License and certification reimbursement - Continuing Education - Medical benefits - Wellness and fitness programs - Dental benefits - Guaranteed Hours - Mileage reimbursement - Referral bonus - Bereavement - Holiday Pay - Sick pay - Retention bonus

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