Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing / Health & Wellness Director

Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing | Pikesville, MD
$90,000–$95,000/year
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM + Rotating Weekends/On-Call

Build the Team. Create Structure. Lead Exceptional Care.

Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing / Health & Wellness Director to lead our clinical department and resident-care team.

We're looking for a self-motivated, confident nursing leader who can bring structure, consistency, and strong communication to the department while building a team that delivers exceptional care.

This isn't a leadership role for someone who wants to manage solely from an office.

We need a leader who can set expectations, develop employees, stay composed under pressure, manage competing priorities, and jump in alongside the team when needed.

If you're an experienced LPN leader who enjoys building strong teams and creating clinical systems that work, we'd like to meet you.

What We're Looking For

Strong Clinical Skills • Exceptional Communication • Leadership & Structure

Strong Clinical Foundation

You'll serve as a clinical resource for residents, families, and associates. We're looking for someone who can confidently manage resident assessments, care planning, medication oversight, changes in condition, documentation, and clinical follow-through.

Exceptional Communication

This position requires someone who can communicate effectively with residents, families, associates, physicians, providers, and community leadership .

You'll need to handle difficult conversations professionally, communicate expectations clearly, and make sure important information doesn't fall through the cracks.

A Leader Who Creates Structure

We're looking for someone who can evaluate the department, identify opportunities, and establish the processes and accountability needed for the team to succeed.

You should be comfortable leading change, setting expectations, coaching employees, and following through .

What You'll Own

As Director of Nursing / Health & Wellness Director, you'll provide leadership and oversight for the community's clinical operations and resident-care services.

You'll:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Health & Wellness department

• Provide direction, support, and accountability to nursing and care associates

• Build structure, consistency, and clear expectations within the department

• Hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop clinical team members

• Complete and oversee resident assessments and individualized care planning

• Monitor changes in resident condition and ensure timely follow-up

• Oversee medication management and clinical documentation

• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacies, families, and outside providers

• Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care needs and changes

• Manage multiple clinical and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and clinical standards

• Maintain strong documentation and survey readiness

• Support quality assurance and infection-control initiatives

• Partner closely with the Executive Director and community leadership team

• Help develop a positive culture built around teamwork, accountability, and resident-centered care

• Participate in rotating weekend and on-call responsibilities

• Step in and provide hands-on support when the team needs additional help

What You BringRequired

• Current LPN license in good standing

• Previous nursing experience

• Strong core clinical and resident-assessment skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability

• Strong organization and ability to multitask

• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions under pressure

• Flexibility and willingness to support the team when needs change

• Willingness to participate in required on-call and rotating weekend responsibilities

Preferred

• Previous Assisted Living, Memory Care, or senior living experience

• Previous Director of Nursing, Health & Wellness Director, Resident Care Director, or similar nursing leadership experience

• Experience managing and developing nursing and caregiving teams

• Experience building or improving department processes and structure

• Knowledge of senior living compliance and survey readiness

The Leader We're Looking For

You'll likely be a strong fit at Woodholme Crossing if you:

• Are a self-starter who doesn't need to wait for someone to tell you what needs attention

• Communicate clearly and proactively

• Can bring organization and structure to a busy department

• Lead employees with both support and accountability

• Work well under pressure without losing sight of priorities

• Can confidently manage several competing needs at once

• Follow through on commitments and expect your team to do the same

• Are flexible when resident or staffing needs change

• Believe strong leaders should be willing to jump in and help their team

• Want to build a department rather than simply maintain one

Why Woodholme Crossing?

This is an opportunity for the right nurse leader to have a visible impact on the clinical department and the team around them .

We're looking for someone whose leadership can create structure, strengthen communication, develop associates, and help the department operate at a consistently high level.

You'll have the opportunity to bring your experience and ideas to the table while partnering with community and regional leadership to continue strengthening resident care.

If you enjoy developing people, solving problems, creating processes, and seeing the results of your leadership , this could be an excellent next step.

Compensation & Schedule

Salary: $90,000–$95,000/year

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 9:00 AM–5:00 PM , with rotating weekend responsibilities.

On-Call: Participation in the on-call rotation is a requirement of this leadership position.

Why Charter Senior Living?

Our mission is To Enhance the Human Spirit —for our residents and the associates who serve them.

Our Core Values

Serve with Heart
Serve with Purpose
Serve with Courage
Have Fun While Serving

We've Got You Covered

• Pay-on-Demand with ZayZoon

• Free medical insurance plan option

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Training

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Supportive community and company leadership

• An environment where your clinical expertise and leadership are valued

Ready to Lead?

If you're an experienced LPN leader who can build structure, develop a team, communicate confidently, manage pressure, and roll up your sleeves when needed , we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing and help us continue Enhancing the Human Spirit.