Director of Nursing - Senior Living
Parker, Colorado
RN
Posted Sep 1 · Not open to new grads
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What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Assisted Living
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 3+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 585 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
An upscale senior living community is looking for an experienced LPN or RN to lead resident wellness and care services. This position will oversee clinical operations, medication management, care coordination, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance while helping maintain a high standard of resident care.
The Nurse will work collaboratively with residents, their families, healthcare providers, and community leadership to promote quality care, support the development of the care team, and ensure all services meet applicable regulations and company standards.
Qualifications
- Current, active LPN or RN license in Colorado
- At least 3 years of experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or long-term care
- Excellent clinical judgment along with strong organizational and communication abilities
- Previous experience leading, supervising, or training caregiving or nursing staff
- Familiarity with resident assessments, individualized care plans, and medication management systems preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate day-to-day resident care and wellness services
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to caregiving and nursing team members
- Oversee resident assessments and individualized care planning
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies
- Assist with recruiting, staffing schedules, employee training, and performance oversight
- Communicate with families and healthcare providers to facilitate consistent and coordinated resident care
Compensation
$85,000–$90,000 annually
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Requirements
- Current, active LPN or RN license in Colorado
- At least 3 years of experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, or long-term care
- Excellent clinical judgment along with strong organizational and communication abilities
- Previous experience leading, supervising, or training caregiving or nursing staff
- Familiarity with resident assessments, individualized care plans, and medication management systems preferred
Place
- City
- Parker, Colorado
- Median rent
- $2,096/mo
- Local household income
- $133,369/yr
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Parker offers a relaxed suburban feel about 25 miles south of Denver via I-25. This family-friendly community features extensive trail systems, open spaces, and a growing downtown. Popular with outdoor enthusiasts, it balances small-town charm with proximity to major healthcare systems in the Denver metro area.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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