Director of Nursing (DON)
Pay Range: $102,300 to $127,900
Position Summary
Ready to be the superhero of our nursing team? As our Director of Nursing (DON), you'll be the captain of our care ship, steering us through the exciting waters of resident care! You'll be the mastermind behind our nursing services, orchestrating a symphony of professional nursing and ancillary personnel to create a harmonious melody of top-notch care. Get ready to be our policy whisperer, translating the mysterious language of regulations into clear, actionable steps for our team. Your keen eye for quality will ensure our care remains as sparkly as a freshly polished stethoscope!
Your Exciting Mission (should you choose to accept it):
- Become a walking encyclopedia of federal and state laws and regulations. Your superpower? Turning complex legalese into nursing policies that even a sleepy night-shift nurse can understand!
- Be our fountain of knowledge! Keep our nursing team on their toes with the latest and greatest in senior care services. No dusty old practices here - we're talking cutting-edge care!
- Put on your VIP badge and mingle at organizing committee and community meetings. Sometimes you'll be the star of the show, chairing committees like a boss!
- Channel your inner self and provide sage advice to those who seek your wisdom. No problem too big, no question too small!
- Play talent scout and assemble your dream team! Recruit, interview, and nurture the crème de la crème of nursing professionals. Be the conductor of our staffing symphony, ensuring we always hit the right notes.
- Be our safety superhero! Keep a watchful eye on incidents and accidents, swooping in to save the day and keeping all the right people in the loop.
- Put on your accountant hat and help craft the annual nursing budget. Then channel your inner penny-pincher to keep those expenses in check throughout the year.
- Be our welcome wagon! Assess new residents and in-house transfers with the warmth of a grandmother and the precision of a scientist.
- Play Santa Claus and ensure we always have the right supplies and equipment. No empty stockings on your watch!
- Be ready for surprise adventures - other duties may pop up like whack-a-mole, and we'll need your can-do spirit to tackle them!
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications & Experience
- Registered Nurse License, in good standing in the state of Colorado.
- Advanced education and/or training preferred.
- 3-years experience in a Long Term Care Community.
- 3-years experience in Long Term Care Nursing management; Director of Nursing experience.
- Must be knowledgeable of skilled nursing community operation state and federal laws and regulations preferred.
- Must have computer word processing and database experience.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
- Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
- Possible exposure to chemicals, blood borne pathogens and other communicable diseases.
- Sits, stands, bends and moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Interacts with residents, family members, visitors frequently.
Additional Information
If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions, we have a wide range of benefits to consider! These may vary based on the status of the role (PT, FT, or PRN).
• Health Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement (with match)
• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plan
We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents, team members, family members, and members of our communities – a place of belonging. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.
We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. Applications will be accepted until April 6, 2026, or until the position is filled. This posting may close early based on application volume.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.