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

Foundry Commercial

$90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN or LPN license in good standing
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
  • At least 1 year of nursing leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
  • Passion for serving older adults
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to lead with a positive team culture

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day clinical operations for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents
  • Provide clinical oversight for resident care and wellness services
  • Lead, coach, and develop nursing and caregiving associates
  • Create and maintain individualized resident service plans
  • Monitor resident well-being and coordinate care interventions
  • Collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations and clinical standards

Benefits

  • Lead an engaged clinical team
  • Build meaningful relationships with residents and families
  • Influence the quality of care delivered every day
  • Support from an experienced leadership team
  • Opportunity to balance leadership presence with operational involvement
  • Join a community that values compassion and integrity
Full Job Description
Now Hiring: Director of Nursing (Resident Care Director)

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA
$90,000 Annual Salary | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity

Lead with Purpose. Care with Compassion. Make an Impact Every Day.

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (Resident Care Director) to lead the clinical operations of our beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care community.

This is more than a nursing leadership position-it's an opportunity to influence the lives of residents, families, and associates through exceptional clinical leadership, compassionate care, and a commitment to excellence.

If you're an RN or LPN who thrives on mentoring others, building strong teams, and delivering outstanding resident-centered care, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As the Resident Care Director, you'll oversee the day-to-day clinical operations for our:
  • 64 Assisted Living residents
  • 24 Memory Care residents

You'll play a key leadership role by:
  • Providing clinical oversight for resident care and wellness services
  • Leading, coaching, and developing nursing and caregiving associates
  • Creating individualized resident service plans and ensuring they remain current
  • Monitoring resident well-being and coordinating appropriate care interventions
  • Collaborating with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Ensuring compliance with all state regulations and company clinical standards
  • Partnering closely with the Assistant Resident Care Director and Memory Care leadership to provide seamless resident care
  • Managing staffing, scheduling, and department operations
  • Participating in the Manager-on-Duty (MOD) rotation to support overall community leadership
  • Promoting a culture of compassion, accountability, teamwork, and excellence

What We're Looking For

We're searching for a nurse leader who brings both clinical expertise and a servant-leadership mindset.

Required Qualifications
  • Active RN or LPN license in good standing
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care,
  • At least 1 year of nursing leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Passion for serving older adults with dignity and compassion
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to lead confidently while fostering a positive team culture

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems
  • Experience leading Assisted Living and/or Memory Care clinical teams
  • Strong knowledge of state regulations and survey readiness

Why Join Spring Arbor of Williamsburg?

At Spring Arbor, our associates don't just care for residents-they become part of a community that values compassion, integrity, and meaningful relationships.

As our Director of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Lead an engaged clinical team
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families
• Influence the quality of care delivered every day
• Partner with an experienced leadership team that supports your success
• Make a lasting impact in a community you'll be proud to lead

This role offers a Monday-Friday schedule (8:30 AM-5:00 PM) with participation in the Manager-on-Duty rotation, providing the opportunity to balance consistent leadership presence with operational involvement.

Position Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in Assisted Living, or equivalent geriatric care with Assisted Living training
  • Minimum one (1) year of supervisory nursing experience
  • Licensed RN or LPN in good standing with the applicable state licensing authority
  • Successful completion of a criminal background screening
  • Ability to meet all drug-free workplace requirements

Ready to Lead the Future of Senior Care?

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your clinical expertise, compassion, and ability to develop others truly make a difference, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today and help lead the next chapter of exceptional care at Spring Arbor of Williamsburg.

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