Director of Nursing (DON) - Assisted Living

Foundry Commercial•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alto Overland Park is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (Resident Care Director) to lead clinical operations across one of their largest and most vibrant Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. This is a role for a seasoned RN leader who's ready to step into a high-impact position — with the infrastructure, team support, and leadership culture to match. The Resident Care Director (RCD) is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day activities in Assisted Living (AL), including resident services, associate management, general administration, and physical maintenance. Provision of excellent resident services in accordance with all applicable law and regulations to achieve a deficiency-free survey is essential. The RCD must maintain excellent service, high occupancy, and high resident and associate satisfaction in alignment with the goal of the Community.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of Kansas
2–5 years of management experience in a clinical leadership role
Strong clinical judgment, team-building skills, and a genuine passion for geriatric care
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of elderly residents and their families
Ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced, people-first environment
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Minimum two (2) year's experience in Long Term Care, AL, or other equivalent geriatric care with AL training, with demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
At least one (1) year supervisory nursing experience.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
Licensed RN or LPN in good standing with the state licensing agency, as required by state regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care strongly preferred
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight and leadership across Assisted Living (78) and Memory Care (29) neighborhoods
Lead, mentor, and develop your clinical team — including two Assistant Resident Care Directors — to deliver exceptional, person-centered care
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized resident care plans
Ensure compliance with state licensing, regulatory, and clinical care standards
Collaborate with families, physicians, and healthcare providers to ensure exceptional resident outcomes
Partner with a strong, positive leadership team to drive quality, occupancy, and community excellence
Available on-call as needed to support your team and ensure continuity of care
Create an individualized service plan for each resident in AL with input from Resident Assistants, updating per policy and as needed.
Ensure the team maintains current knowledge of residents' activities of daily living (ADL) needs and requirements.
Identify the ongoing needs of residents to maintain the highest level of wellbeing.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels through effective scheduling and maintain department staffing schedules utilizing the electronic payroll system.
Work closely and maintain daily communications with the Assistant Resident Care Director and/or Program Director for Memory Care in administering and managing the Department, thereby ensuring continuity of care and services for the residents.
Communicate with families, residents, and appropriate health care providers regarding areas of concern and collaborate to find solutions.
Other duties as assigned