Director of Nursing, RN or LPN

Milestone Senior Living EAU Claire

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current state licensure
  • Current CPR certification
  • 4+ years healthcare management experience in senior living or long-term care
  • Minimum 2 years' experience supporting residents with dementia
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and overnight coverage if needed

Responsibilities

  • Assess residents' needs and create individualized service plans
  • Coordinate all aspects of resident care, including EHR and eMAR documentation
  • Monitor medication management and complete regular reviews
  • Communicate proactively with physicians, families, and staff regarding health concerns
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants and healthcare staff
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and proper use of protective equipment
  • Manage healthcare department budgets, staffing schedules, and medical inventory

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off and flexible hours
  • Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
  • Career growth in a fast-growing company
Full Job Description
Director of Nursing, RN or LPN

The Director of Nursing (RN or LPN) partners with the Community Director to ensure exceptional, people-centered care in a supportive senior living environment. This role leads and develops the resident care team, oversees care programs, ensures compliance with state regulations, and upholds company standards and HIPAA guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess residents' needs and create individualized service plans.
  • Coordinate all aspects of resident care, including EHR and eMAR documentation.
  • Monitor medication management and complete regular reviews.
  • Communicate proactively with physicians, families, and staff regarding health concerns.
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants and healthcare staff.
  • Lead new hire onboarding, staff in-services, and ongoing training.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and proper use of protective equipment.
  • Review, document, and follow up on incident reports.
  • Manage healthcare department budgets, staffing schedules, and medical inventory.
  • Provide 24/7 on-call support for resident emergencies and community needs.

Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current state licensure.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • 4+ years healthcare management experience in senior living, retirement communities, or long-term care.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience supporting residents with dementia.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and overnight coverage if needed.

Preferred Skills:
  • Proven success leading and developing direct care staff.
  • Knowledge of state regulations, HIPAA, and the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and clinical dashboards.
  • Ability to foster a positive, team-oriented, resident-focused culture.
The Perks That Matter:
  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off and flexible hours
  • Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
  • Career growth in a fast-growing company

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