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Director of Nursing (RN)

$95k - $120k

WestLake Care Community

Join Our Team at The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is a short-term and long-term care community located in the Ridge at 38th, an emerging and eclectic district in Wheat Ridge. We are seeking compassionate and skilled members to join our team and share our goal to provide our residents with the highest quality of services and our staff with the best possible workplace.

Why Work With Us?

At Sandalwood our mission is to "provide an atmosphere that promotes comfort in care, safe healing, and a dedication to maintaining individuality and pride to our residents." Managed by Colavria Hospitality, a family-owned company specializing in assisted living, rehabilitation, and long-term care, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and harmony.

What you'll be doing every day as the Director of Nursing: As the Director of Nursing (RN), you will provide and foster a culture of placing our residents and guests first in the daily decisions involving their care and life in the community. You will also plan, direct, and evaluate total nursing care and functions for the Nursing Department. Partnering with residents, physicians, and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team, you will coordinate and deliver care based on the resident's desires and clinical needs, and ensure care is provided within the scope of current Federal, State, and Local standards. In addition, you will:

  • Create a culture where people are at the heart of our decision-making process.
  • Build your team: interview, select and train the right people.
  • Lead your team: drive talent management and development while serving as a coach and mentor.
  • Inspire your team: motivate your team to deliver the best care to our residents.
Who We Are Looking For:

You will be able to demonstrate composure, customer focus, patience, and the ability to gain trust and establish rapport with residents and your team. You seek out environments or opportunities where you can be compassionate and humble. You have a hospitality-focused mindset, a proven track record of systems thinking, and change management skills. 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience in a long-term care environment. Working knowledge of person-centered care principles and practices will make you stand out. Graduate from an accredited college of Nursing and a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado with a current BLS certification.

You Will Be A Great Fit For Us If You:

Prefer working in an environment where you are "not just a number" Share our values: innovation, collaboration, and harmonious relationships and work environments. Are great at building relationships and understand the person-centered care model Believe that leadership is more than a title

We Care About Your Well-Being And Offer:
  • Fun and friendly work environment
  • A committed leadership team
  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • PTO and holiday pay
  • 401(K) with match!
  • Flexible Spending
  • License reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities
  • Education programs
  • Employee assistance for you and your family
  • Employee engagement teams
  • Wellness programs
  • Much more!

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please respond with a cover letter and resume. We are looking forward to speaking with you!

The target compensation for this role is $95,000-$120,000 and will reflect the selected candidate's experience, skills, and education*

*Compensation offered will reflect the level of experience, skills, and education.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our employment application system or are unable to apply electronically due to needing accommodations, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer!

Vacancy posted 14 hours ago
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