Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (DON) / Health & Wellness Director

Charter Senior Living - Chattanooga, TN
$65,000 - $75,000/year | Full-Time | Leadership Role

Lead Clinical Excellence in Senior Living

Charter Senior Living is seeking a compassionate, experienced Director of Nursing / Health & Wellness Director to lead clinical operations in our Chattanooga community.

This is an ideal opportunity for an LPN leader who is passionate about resident-centered care, team development, and regulatory excellence. In this role, you will oversee nursing services, support staff performance, and ensure residents receive high-quality, personalized care.

Our mission - To Enhance the Human Spirit - guides how we care for residents and how we support our team members every day.

What You'll Do
Clinical Leadership

• Oversee all nursing services in Assisted Living and Memory Care
• Ensure accurate resident assessments and individualized care plans
• Monitor resident health status and coordinate with physicians
• Maintain medication management and clinical documentation standards
• Support infection control and quality assurance initiatives

Team Management

• Supervise and coach nurses, caregivers, and medication aides
• Support staffing, scheduling, and team development
• Foster a positive, accountable clinical culture
• Partner with the Executive Director and department leaders

Compliance & Quality

• Maintain state and federal regulatory compliance
• Ensure survey readiness and policy adherence
• Monitor incident reports and implement corrective actions
• Promote resident safety and satisfaction

Qualifications

Required

• Active LPN license (state of Tennessee or eligible)
• Prior experience in senior living, assisted living, long-term care, or skilled nursing
• Previous leadership experience (DON, Resident Care Director, Health & Wellness Director, or similar)

Preferred

• Assisted Living or Memory Care leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of state regulations
• Experience with care planning and clinical systems

Why Join Charter Senior Living

• $65,000 - $75,000/year
• Get paid today with ZayZoon
• Free medical insurance plan available
• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Paid training, PTO & holiday pay
• Perfect attendance bonus (up to $100/month)
• Referral bonus program
• Career growth opportunities
• Stable schedule and supportive leadership
• Workplace where your clinical expertise is valued

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to assist with resident transfers (up to 80 lbs of force)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens

What Our Team Members Say

"It truly feels like a family at Charter."
"Leadership supports what we need to succeed."
"You can see the difference you make every day."

Apply Today

If you are a nurse leader ready to drive quality care and build strong clinical teams in senior living, we encourage you to apply.

Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.