Director of Nursing, RN or LPN

The Indigo at New Bern•New Bern, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (RN or LPN) partners with the Community Director to ensure exceptional, people-centered care in a supportive senior living environment. This role leads and develops the resident care team, oversees care programs, ensures compliance with state regulations, and upholds company standards and HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) with current state licensure.
Current CPR certification.
4+ years healthcare management experience in senior living, retirement communities, or long-term care.
Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting residents with dementia.
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and overnight coverage if needed.

Nice To Haves

Proven success leading and developing direct care staff.
Knowledge of state regulations, HIPAA, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and clinical dashboards.
Ability to foster a positive, team-oriented, resident-focused culture.

Responsibilities

Assess residents’ needs and create individualized service plans.
Coordinate all aspects of resident care, including EHR and eMAR documentation.
Monitor medication management and complete regular reviews.
Communicate proactively with physicians, families, and staff regarding health concerns.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants and healthcare staff.
Lead new hire onboarding, staff in-services, and ongoing training.
Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and proper use of protective equipment.
Review, document, and follow up on incident reports.
Manage healthcare department budgets, staffing schedules, and medical inventory.
Provide 24/7 on-call support for resident emergencies and community needs.