Director of Nursing

Location: Knoxville, TN

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $95,000–$105,000+ based on experience

Additional Compensation: Performance bonus potential

Setting: Assisted Living & Memory Support

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) / Health Services Director to provide executive-level clinical leadership for an Assisted Living and Memory Support community. This position will oversee resident care, clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staff development, and quality standards while serving as a key member of the senior leadership team.

The Director of Nursing (DON) / Health Services Director will lead nursing staff, Med Techs, and caregivers while maintaining high standards for resident care, documentation, medication management, staffing, and regulatory readiness. This individual will also work closely with executive leadership on budgeting, labor management, resident retention, vendor relationships, and overall community operations.

For the right candidate, this Director of Nursing (DON) / Health Services Director position offers a defined opportunity for continued leadership development and progression toward a future Community Executive Director role.

• Establish, communicate, and maintain clinical standards and procedures across Assisted Living and Memory Support
• Provide leadership and clinical oversight to RNs, LPNs, Med Techs, caregivers, and other resident care staff
• Oversee clinical workflows within Point Click Care  (PCC) and eMAR, including documentation, medication administration, pharmacy coordination, and audit accuracy
• Lead preparation for Tennessee Department of Health surveys, regulatory audits, and Plan of Correction requirements
• Conduct pre-move-in and ongoing resident health and cognitive assessments
• Develop and maintain accurate resident care plans based on individual needs and acuity
• Support accurate Level of Care assessments and related billing
• Mentor and provide clinical leadership to the Assistant Director of Nursing and licensed nursing staff
• Partner with the ADON to develop staffing models, labor budgets, and shift coverage plans based on resident acuity
• Provide operational support and escalation when staffing gaps could affect resident safety or continuity of care
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department leaders to coordinate resident care, dining, operations, and life enrichment services
• Participate in clinical budgeting, labor management, vendor relationships, and regulatory risk management
• Serve as a primary clinical contact for physicians, therapy providers, residents, and families
• Address complex resident care concerns and family questions professionally and effectively
• Identify clinical process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen resident safety, compliance, and quality of care
• Support staff development, accountability, engagement, and retention across the clinical team

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Tennessee
• Minimum 3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Clinical Director, Administrator, or similar leadership role
• Experience leading and developing nursing and resident care teams
• Significant experience within senior living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, or a related resident care environment
• Proven experience preparing for and managing Tennessee Department of Health regulatory surveys
• Hands-on experience with Point Click Care  (PCC) and eMAR
• Experience with resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and clinical documentation
• Understanding of staffing models, labor management, and…