Director of Nursing | DON - Assisted Living

Foundry Commercial•Severna Park, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Arbor of Severna Park is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (Resident Care Director) to lead clinical operations across our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned RN who is ready to own the clinical direction of a thriving community — with the autonomy, resources, and team support to do it right. 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 RN license in good standing — required
Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience
Experience with resident assessments, service plans, and regulatory compliance
Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest standard of resident care
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.
Licensed RN or LPN in good standing with the state licensing agency, as required by state regulations.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of nursing experience in senior living, AL, or Memory Care — preferred
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Full clinical oversight across Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing and care team
Complete resident assessments, develop service plans, and coordinate admissions and move-ins
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing AL and Memory Care
Manage staffing, scheduling, labor utilization, and clinical operations
Build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
Participate in MOD rotation every 6 weeks and remain available on-call as needed
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