Residential Care Nursing Director

Position: Residential Care Nursing Director

Location: Shelburne, VT

Job :353

# of Openings:1

Residential Care Nursing Director — $15,000 New Hire Bonus!

Wake Robin is seeking a compassionate, organized, and clinically skilled Residential Care Nursing Director (RN) to provide nursing leadership and person‑centered care in our Residential Care neighborhood. This role combines hands‑on resident care with clinical oversight, partnering with residents, families, physicians, and team members to ensure each resident receives exceptional, individualized support while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Our 41‑home Residential Care neighborhood supports residents who value their independence while benefiting from nursing oversight, medication management, and assistance with personal care. Residents enjoy the privacy of their own homes within a vibrant community, with care tailored to their unique needs, preferences, and goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships, exercising clinical judgment, and leading with compassion in a collaborative, resident‑focused environment dedicated to helping older adults live with dignity, independence, and purpose.

• Delivery and oversight of excellent nursing care to residents.
• Development and implementation of service plans.
• Completion of required State assessments and reports and compliance with State regulations.
• Medication delegation to Certified Resident Care Assistants (CRCA).
• Responsible for medication management (stock, ordering, organization of medication servers and supply room).
• Oversee daily workflows for all shifts.

• Complete pre‑admission evaluations.
• Work with providers and interdisciplinary team to coordinate admissions and transitions of level of care.

• Serve as a key point of contact for residents and families via phone, email, and in‑person meetings.

• Support onboarding, training, and supervision of CRCAs.
• Act as liaison with the Wellness Clinic team (MDs, DNP, RN, Medical Assistant).
• Support scheduling of resident medical appointments with external providers.
• Attend and participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, Care Conferences, and Resident Council meetings to ensure consistent communication and follow‑through on care plans and resident needs.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience in a leadership role
• Meaningful experience in long‑term care, demonstrating a clear interest in furthering a career in this setting
• Shows initiative and curiosity, with a genuine desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a resident‑centered community in a leadership role
• Collaborative, team‑oriented approach with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively

• Primarily Monday through Friday, 6:45 am – 4 pm with flexibility to come in early or stay later as needed
• $92,000 – $115,000 annually

(Starting salary is determined based on candidate's experience, education, and relevant skills as well as internal equity considerations.)

The foundation of our success as a Life Plan Community is the mutual respect among staff and between residents and staff. Staff share a belief in the dignity and worth of each resident and each other. As employees, we do more than just work here — we uphold Wake Robin’s commitment to these values; the relationship between staff and residents is the hallmark of this community.

At Wake Robin, we want to support you in your career growth. We offer flexible scheduling for those wishing to return…