Director of Nursing, RN

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing, RN

The Director of Nursing (RN) 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

About Jaybird Senior Living

We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.

Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow — while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.

The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program, on-demand pay.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.