Director of Nursing Senior Living
About The Position
As the Director of Health & Wellness at LakeHouse Cedarburg, you will play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day. Your role includes overseeing the clinical and care services for our community. You’ll lead a team of licensed nurses, care managers, and support staff to ensure residents receive exceptional care and service in accordance with state, federal, and organizational standards. Through leadership, communication, and compassion, you will foster a culture of clinical excellence and resident-centered care. LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving approximately thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the United States, LakeHouse communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2027. LakeHouse is a place where purpose thrives, culture unites us, and opportunity is always present. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the current state required
- Minimum of one (1) year of nursing leadership experience
- BLS Certification required
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a clinical team
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems
- Participation in on-call and Manager on Duty (MOD) coverage required
Nice To Haves
- senior living experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and ownership standards
- Oversee assessments, service plans, and resident health documentation in accordance with state requirements
- Monitor clinical outcomes, implement corrective action, and lead quality improvement initiatives
- Partner with the Executive Director and department heads to align resident health and safety goals with community operations
- Maintain open communication with residents and families regarding changes in care or health status
- Lead the clinical team in providing exceptional care, including wellness checks, medication management, and service plan updates
- Ensure resident service plans are accurate and updated to reflect current health status
- Partner with physicians, pharmacy consultants, and allied providers to ensure continuity of care
- Support education and engagement of residents and families in the care process
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise nurses, care managers, and other clinical team members
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities for staff
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and a culture of compassion and service excellence
- Ensure adequate staffing levels, competency training, and clinical supplies to meet resident needs
Benefits
- competitive pay
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- paid time off and holidays
- a 401(k) with employer match
- paid training and career growth opportunities
- wellness-related benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
