Director of Nursing

Cedarhurst of Shawnee • Shawnee, KS

5d

About The Position

The Director of Nursing reports directly to the Executive Director and provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of all clinical operations within the community. The role ensures residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centered care in accordance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and industry standards. The Director oversees the clinical team—including nurses, resident assistants, CNAs, and medication technicians—and promotes excellence, accountability, and continuing professional development. In collaboration with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams, the Director leads individualized service planning, compliance and quality assurance, and regulatory readiness, including direct engagement with surveyors. The position balances operational oversight with compassionate clinical leadership to support residents’ dignity, independence, and well-being and advance the community’s mission and goals.

Cedarhurst Senior Living provides senior living communities focused on exceptional care and personalized services. The organization describes its values as passion, trustworthiness, empathy, positivity, respect, and approachability, and offers training and opportunities for personal and professional growth, including promotion from within. The position requires an active state LPN or RN license and graduation from an accredited school of nursing; three years of nursing experience is preferred.

The role may involve extended periods of walking or standing and moving throughout the community and resident apartments. It may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and lifting up to 50 pounds independently or up to 200 pounds with assistance. The Director must communicate effectively, interpret written information, follow infection-control protocols, use PPE when required, participate in team activities, and stay current with training and ongoing education.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active state license as an LPN or RN.
• Knowledge of and experience conducting preadmission assessments and providing training and education to staff, residents, and family members.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; web-based platforms; electronic health record systems; and applicable HR systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and identify and interpret written information.
• Ability to follow infection-prevention and control protocols, including using PPE when necessary.
• Ability to stay current with training and ongoing education initiatives and pursue continuous learning.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community and resident apartments.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of nursing experience.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• Working knowledge of best person-directed care practices for seniors, including people with dementia.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a senior living community or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of quality resident care and services in compliance with requirements for care plans and resident assessments.
• Develop and implement nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures in coordination with organizational goals and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and supporting safe work practices.
• Provide nursing coverage and assistance when needed.
• Assess residents and prospective residents for appropriate levels of care in a timely manner.
• Manage and coordinate nursing and care staff and communicate relevant resident health and safety information.
• Supervise and monitor medications for residents who self-administer, when applicable.
• Oversee the pharmacy and community relationship, ensure timely medication delivery and accurate eMAR records, and address concerns promptly.
• Maintain interim documentation in resident files and attend scheduled interdisciplinary resident-care meetings.
• Oversee the clinical department, including resident assistants, certified nursing assistants, and medication technicians.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain a high-performing resident-care team.
• Hold service-plan meetings with residents and families.
• Communicate directly with surveyors during IDPH surveys and assist with plans of correction.
• Implement and maintain individualized service plans in accordance with state regulations and Cedarhurst policies.
• Implement and maintain infection-control policies and procedures.
• Ensure the community remains compliant with CLIA waiver requirements.
• Manage inventory and order nursing-care supplies as needed.
• Understand and demonstrate the responsibilities associated with clinical roles.
• Support efforts to increase occupancy while prioritizing residents’ well-being and ability to age comfortably in the community.
• Promote residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being and support their return to their maximum possible level of self-care and independence.
• Understand residents’ advance directives and follow their wishes.
• Ensure community staff communicate effectively with residents’ families about residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with others, take direction from management, show initiative, and support conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Create and manage the department schedule through the Attendance on Demand platform, ensuring adequate coverage within the labor budget and compliance with AOD expectations and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year of service, for eligible employees
• GROW Points rewards system
• Exclusive Skechers shoe discounts
• Early paycheck access
• Comprehensive training and opportunities for personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed