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Director of Nursing - Senior Living

Work with Willow

Parker, Colorado

RN

Posted Sep 1 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Days

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
This role$42/hr
nursing in Colorado$37/hr

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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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 o· from this posting

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

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$133,369/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
3% above the national average

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.

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