Director of Nursing; RN

Your Role as the Director of Nursing (DON)

Skilled Nursing

As the Director of Nursing
, you’ll lead the clinical team to ensure exceptional, resident-centered care within our skilled nursing community. You’ll oversee all nursing services, providing clinical supervision, strategic direction, and regulatory oversight while maintaining Americare’s high standards of care.

In collaboration with the Administrator and interdisciplinary teams, you’ll guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and staff development. Your leadership will play a vital role in fostering a safe, compliant, and home-like environment that supports the well-being of both residents and team members.

• Oversee the clinical supervision and administration of all nursing services
• Implement, maintain, and periodically revise nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and other care team members
• Partner with the Administrator to ensure staff receive required orientation, in-service education, and ongoing training
• Conduct and oversee resident assessments and ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Americare regulations, including survey readiness
• Manage medication systems to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and resident needs
• Support quality assurance efforts by maintaining community standards, assisting with inspections, and promoting a safe, home-like environment

Licensure

• Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience

• Proven nursing leadership experience, preferably in skilled nursing, senior living, or long-term care

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities
• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on clinical oversight
• Sound judgment, organization, and decision-making skills

Collaboration

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work closely with staff, administrators, physicians, residents, and families

Commitment

• Passion for senior care
• Alignment with Americare’s mission, values, and commitment to quality of life

• Stand, sit, walk, bend, and change positions frequently
• Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs. and maneuver wheelchairs (up to 350 lbs.)
• Assist in lowering residents to the floor during falls using proper procedures
• Use required safety equipment, including gait belts and mechanical lifts
• Perform tasks requiring good vision, hearing, and verbal communication

Join Americare Senior Living and lead with compassion while driving clinical excellence in our Skilled Nursing Community. Take the next step in your nursing leadership career and make a meaningful difference every day.

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

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Americare Senior Living

• Impactful Work: You can make a difference every day, with opportunities to support residents and their families.
• Supportive Community: A compassionate team that values teamwork and respect.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance professionally and personally.
• Fun and Engaging Environment: A positive culture where teamwork and meaningful work are encouraged.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options that fit your life.

• Recognition and Appreciation: Meaningful recognition for your contributions.
• Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
• Paid Time Off: A competitive PTO plan.
• Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay when needed.
• Complimentary Meals: Free meals while you work.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for your educational pursuits.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, and more.
• Earn More: Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) Plan: Company-sponsored retirement contributions