Job Description

Job Title: Director of Nursing — Senior Living

Location: Catonsville, MD — On-site

Type: Full-Time | On-site

Positions Available: 1

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations for a senior living and continuing care retirement community. The DON will oversee nursing staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive clinical quality outcomes across skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care units.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all nursing department operations including staffing, scheduling, and performance
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations including CMS conditions of participation
• Drive clinical quality improvement initiatives and monitor key outcome metrics
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain nursing staff across all levels
• Serve as primary clinical liaison with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team
• Oversee infection control, medication management, and documentation standards

Requirements

• Active RN license required
• Minimum 5 years of nursing leadership experience in senior living or long-term care
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, survey processes, and clinical quality standards
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing nursing teams
• BSN preferred; MSN a plus