Residential Care Nursing Director

Wake Robin•Shelburne, VT

12d•$92,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wake Robin is seeking a compassionate, organized, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse to lead nursing care in its Residential Care neighborhood. The role combines hands-on resident care with clinical oversight and works in partnership with residents, families, physicians, and team members to provide individualized support while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance. The 41-home Residential Care neighborhood supports residents who value independence while benefiting from nursing oversight, medication management, and personal-care assistance. The Nursing Director provides leadership in a collaborative, resident-focused community that supports older adults in living with dignity, independence, and purpose. The position is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility to start earlier or stay later as needed. The stated annual salary range is $92,000–$115,000, with starting pay based on experience, education, relevant skills, and internal equity. A $15,000 new-hire bonus is advertised.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Experience in a leadership role.
Meaningful long-term care experience and a clear interest in continuing a career in this setting.
Initiative, curiosity, and a genuine desire to learn, grow, and contribute in a resident-centered leadership role.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach and ability to build positive working relationships.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

Deliver and oversee nursing care for residents.
Develop and implement resident service plans.
Complete required State assessments and reports and comply with State regulations.
Delegate medication-related duties to Certified Resident Care Assistants (CRCAs).
Manage medications, including stock, ordering, medication servers, and the supply room.
Oversee daily workflows across all shifts.
Complete pre-admission evaluations.
Coordinate admissions and transitions of level of care with providers and the interdisciplinary team.
Serve as a key point of contact for residents and families by phone, email, and in-person meetings.
Support onboarding, training, and supervision of CRCAs.
Act as liaison with the Wellness Clinic team, including physicians, DNPs, RNs, and Medical Assistants.
Support scheduling residents’ medical appointments with external providers.
Attend and participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, Care Conferences, and Resident Council meetings to support communication and follow-through on care plans and resident needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Flexible spending plan.
403(b) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to a calendar-year maximum of $6,000.
Competitive paid time off.
Continuing education support.
Financial assistance with car maintenance and repairs.
Personal loan assistance for emergency and unplanned needs.
Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually.
Vision-expense reimbursement up to $100 annually.
Incentives for commuting with coworkers.
Free on-site consulting on housing, finances, transportation, daycare, and legal services.
Use of community facilities, including hiking trails, library, aquatic center, and fitness centers.
On-site meals available for purchase.
Employee referral bonus of up to $1,500.
$15,000 new-hire bonus.
Flexible scheduling for employees wishing to return to school.