Director of Nursing (RN)

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 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
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work closely with staff, administrators, physicians, residents, and families
• Passion for senior care and alignment with Americare’s mission, values, and commitment to quality of life

Physical Demands

• 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

Pay

$85,000–$100,000 salary (based on experience). Relocation assistance available.

Benefits

• Recognition and appreciation with meaningful shout outs
• Paid Time Off (competitive PTO plan)
• Daily access to wages
• Complimentary meals while you work
• Tuition assistance
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Lead alongside a stable, tenured leadership team that truly partners together
• Strong staffing ratios and a culture rooted in trust and compassion
• Supportive community with a family atmosphere
• Impactful work where you make a difference every day
• Career growth opportunities for both professional and personal development
• Fun and engaging environment with flexible scheduling options

Americare communities are consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report.