Director of Nursing; DON​/Resident Care Director​/Senior Living

Director of Nursing (DON) / Resident Care Director / Senior Living

Spring Arbor Senior Living - Williamsburg, 935 Capitol Landing Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America

Lead clinical care. Shape lives. Make your nursing leadership matter every single day.

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (Resident Care Director) to lead clinical operations across our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This is a role for a nurse leader who's ready to step beyond the bedside and into a position where your clinical judgment, leadership, and compassion directly shape the quality of life for every resident in our care.

If you're an RN or LPN with a heart for geriatric care and the leadership skills to back it up, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Own:

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership across Assisted Living (42) and Memory Care (16) neighborhoods
• Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing and care staff to deliver exceptional, person‑centered care
• Serve in the Manager‑on‑Duty (MOD) rotation, ensuring strong leadership coverage around the clock
• Champion resident dignity and sensitivity in every interaction, especially within Memory Care
• Ensure compliance with state licensing, regulatory, and clinical care standards
• Partner with the broader leadership team to drive quality outcomes and community excellence

What You Bring:

• Active LPN or RN license in good standing with the state licensing authority
• Minimum 2 years experience in Long Term Care, Assisted Living, or equivalent geriatric care, with AL‑specific training
• At least 1 year of supervisory nursing experience
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the elderly and a genuine passion for senior care
• Strong leadership instincts and the ability to lead confidently in a fast‑paced, people‑first environment

Areas of Responsibility:

• Create an individualized service plan for each resident in AL with input from Resident Assistants, updating per policy and as needed. Ensure the team maintains current knowledge of residents' activities of daily living (ADL) needs and requirements.
• Identify the ongoing needs of residents to maintain the highest level of wellbeing.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels through effective scheduling and maintain department staffing schedules utilizing the electronic payroll system.
• Work closely and maintain daily communications with the Assistant Resident Care Director and/or Program Director for Memory Care in administering and managing the Department, thereby ensuring continuity of care and services for the residents.
• Communicate with families, residents, and appropriate health care providers regarding areas of concern and collaborate to find solutions.
• Other duties as assigned – see full job description.

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Minimum two (2) year's experience in Long Term Care, AL, or other equivalent geriatric care with AL training, with demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• At least one (1) year supervisory nursing experience.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Licensed RN or LPN in good standing with the state licensing agency, as required by state regulations.
• Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.

Benefits:

Full‑time, exempt position with salary $80,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Non‑Discrimination

Allegro Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.