Director of Nursing

Peaceful Pines Senior Living

$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience in healthcare
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Relationship-building expertise
  • Passion for resident-centered care and team development
  • Preferred: Nursing leadership experience in Assisted Living
  • Preferred: Memory Care experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee nursing services in Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Ensure safe and person-centered care
  • Guide assessments, care planning, and clinical oversight
  • Support innovative and evidence-based care practices
  • Champion memory care approaches that enhance dignity and engagement
  • Partner with teams to foster resident connection and joy
  • Develop and empower nursing staff for professional growth
  • Maintain compliance with regulations and improve resident satisfaction

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments
  • Supportive culture centered around teamwork and compassion
  • Opportunity to shape the future of a new community
  • Engagement in a role that promotes quality of life for residents
  • Leadership position offering clinical oversight and on-call participation
Full Job Description
This role is about much more than compliance and clinical oversight. It's about leading a team that helps residents thrive, creating meaningful moments, and building a culture where people genuinely love to live and work.

What makes this opportunity especially exciting? We're a new community, which means you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape the future from the ground up.

At the heart of our community is a simple philosophy: Living Life Together. We believe every resident deserves to feel respected, empowered, and truly at home. As our Director of Nursing, you'll play a pivotal role in making that vision a reality every single day.

Sign-On Bonus: Receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $2,500 after 3 months of employment and $2,500 after 6 months of employment.

Why You'll Love This Role:

As our Director of Nursing, you'll be more than a clinical leader.

You'll be a:

  • Culture Champion who inspires excellence and compassion
  • Resident Advocate who supports dignity, independence, and joy
  • Team Builder who develops and empowers caregivers
  • Clinical Expert who ensures exceptional care outcomes
  • Community Partner who helps create meaningful experiences for residents and families

Here, quality care and quality of life go hand in hand.

What You'll Do:

Clinical Leadership That Makes a Difference

  • Lead and oversee nursing services across Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Ensure safe, ethical, person-centered care that honors each resident's unique needs
  • Guide assessments, care planning, medication management, and clinical oversight
  • Support innovative, evidence-based care practices
  • Champion memory care approaches that promote dignity, comfort, and meaningful engagement

Create a Community Where Residents Thrive
  • Partner with Life Enrichment, Culinary, and Operations teams
  • Foster opportunities for connection, purpose, and joy
  • Support dining experiences that enhance wellness, independence, and quality of life
  • Help residents engage fully in the activities and relationships that matter most

Inspire and Develop Great Teams
  • Lead, coach, mentor, and support nursing staff
  • Build a culture rooted in compassion, accountability, and teamwork
  • Promote professional growth and employee engagement
  • Ensure team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed

Keep Excellence at the Center
  • Maintain compliance with state, federal, and local regulations
  • Lead survey readiness efforts with confidence
  • Oversee infection prevention, quality assurance, and risk management initiatives
  • Continuously improve safety, outcomes, and resident satisfaction

Build Trusted Relationships
  • Serve as a clinical resource for residents, families, providers, and community partners
  • Collaborate with operational leadership on staffing, budgeting, and strategic goals
  • Support community growth through exceptional resident and family experiences

What We're Looking For:

Required

  • Active RN license
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a healthcare setting
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Passion for residents-centered care and team development

Preferred
  • Nursing leadership experience in Assisted Living
  • Memory Care experience
  • Proven ability to lead teams, drive quality outcomes, and foster positive culture

This leadership position provides 24/7 clinical oversight and participates in an on-call rotation to support residents, team members, and community operations when needed.

Applicants must successfully complete all required screenings, including TB testing, in accordance with state regulations.

Join a Team That Believes in Living Life Together!

If you're looking for a role where you can combine clinical excellence, compassionate leadership, and meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you.

Bring your nursing expertise. Share your heart for seniors. Help create a community where residents live fully and everyday matters.

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