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Director of Nursing

Cedarhurst of Lawrence

Lawrence, Kansas

Eligibility
RNLong-term careAssisted livingSenior care

Posted Jul 16

What the listing says

Role

Term
Full Time
Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Pays above most KS staff roles

KS staff postings that state pay run $24/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $44/hr, across 129 postings.

About this role

Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. The Director of Nursing, reporting directly to the Executive Director, provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of all clinical operations within the community. This role ensures that residents consistently receive safe, high-quality, and person-centered care in alignment with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and industry standards.

The Director of Nursing oversees the entire clinical team, including nurses, resident assistants, CNAs, and medication technicians—by fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous professional development. In partnership with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams, the Director of Nursing leads the creation and implementation of individualized service plans, drives compliance and quality assurance efforts, and manages regulatory readiness, including direct engagement with surveyors.

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Requirements

  • RN License
  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • Current TB test
  • Background check
  • Pass drug screening
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  • Nursing department supervision
  • Strategic management

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • GROW Points rewards system
  • Skechers shoe discounts
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  • Early paycheck access
  • Professional development support

Place

City
Lawrence, Kansas
Median rent
$1,091/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$65,009/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
10% below the national average

Lawrence area index 90.2, where 100 is the national average.

Home to the University of Kansas, Lawrence blends college-town energy with a historic downtown along Massachusetts Street. The Kansas River borders the city, offering green space for outdoor downtime between shifts.

Map showing the location of Lawrence, KS
Approximate location in Lawrence, KS. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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About the employer

Cedarhurst of Lawrence
Nursing Home

Cedarhurst of Lawrence is part of Cedarhurst Senior Living, a leading provider of senior living communities with multiple locations across the United States. The organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services in…

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