Director of Nursing Senior Living JN

Director of Nursing (DON) – Senior Living

Department: Nursing
Reports To: Facility Administrator/CEO
FLSA Status: Exempt

The Director of Nursing (DON) provides strategic, administrative, and clinical leadership for the nursing department within a senior living community. This role oversees planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and evaluating nursing services to ensure high-quality resident care aligned with regulatory standards and organizational objectives. The DON also serves as the acting facility leader in the Administrator’s absence.

• Current, active state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of RN Supervisor experience, including at least 1 year in long-term care
• CPR certification
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, visitors, and regulatory agencies
• Strong organizational, leadership, and delegation abilities

• Previous experience as DON or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
• Active participation in professional nursing organizations
• Prior experience in senior living or skilled nursing leadership roles

• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and delegate tasks effectively
• Skilled at prioritizing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

• Clinical Leadership:
  Provide administrative and clinical oversight to ensure delivery of high-quality resident care; maintain up-to-date knowledge of nursing standards and best practices; develop, revise, and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Financial Management:
  Plan, monitor, and manage the nursing department budget; ensure appropriate resource utilization and cost‑effective operations; adjust staffing levels based on census, acuity, and staffing patterns; review and approve timecards.
• Staffing & Workforce Management:
  Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of nursing personnel; conduct staff performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and terminations as needed; ensure adequate staffing to meet resident needs and regulatory standards.
• Staff Development:
  Partner with Staff Development to ensure training programs meet regulatory and clinical requirements; support ongoing education and competency validation for nursing staff.
• Quality Improvement:
  Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement; develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing department’s quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) programs; oversee resident, family, and staff satisfaction initiatives; monitor safety, risk management, and strategic planning activities.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Develop and maintain policies and procedures supporting compliance with state/federal regulations; stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation; prepare for and participate in surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Liaison Responsibilities:
  Serve as the primary nursing liaison among residents/families, physicians, interdisciplinary departments, and external partners; represent the facility professionally within the community, health system, and public forums.

• Healthcare package including dental, vision, Disability, and Life
• 401K
• Generous salary
• Bonus opportunity

$90,000 - $110,000

Director

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Staffing and Recruiting