Nursing Director - Resident Care / Assisted Living

Nursing Director - Resident Care /Assisted Living DescriptionA premier senior living community located in Union County, NJ is seeking a Nursing Director - Resident Care / Assisted Living setting to lead clinical operations and resident wellness. This is a highly visible department head role ideal for a confident nurse leader who enjoys balancing clinical leadership, regulatory excellence, and strong team development.Nursing Director - Resident Care/ Assisted LivingJob DescriptionLead all clinical services, nursing operations, and resident wellness programmingOversee assessments, care planning, and Individualized Service Plans (ISPs)Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacy partners, therapy, hospice, and other servicesDirect medication management and infection prevention programsDrive Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiativesEnsure compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory standardsRecruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing clinical teamManage staffing, scheduling, and departmental budgetingPartner with leadership/admissions to support appropriate move-ins and exceptional resident outcomesNursing Director - Resident Care / Assisted Living RequirementsActive RN license (required)2+ years RN experience (required)1+ year nursing leadership/management experience (required)Working knowledge of assisted living regulations and resident care complianceSenior living/assisted living/LTC/memory care/home health experience (preferred)Strong clinical assessment skills, leadership presence, and communicationNursing Director - Resident Care /Assisted LivingSalary And CompensationSalary: $95,000 - $130,000 + strong benefits packageMedical, dental, vision, life, disability insuranceRetirement Savings PlanGenerous PTO + Paid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementGrowth and Leadership DevelopmentThis role is an excellent mix of approximately 60% administrative / 40% hands - on with strong floor presence, family engagement, and weekly physician rounding.Nursing Director - Resident Care / Assisted Living For immediate consideration, Apply Now! If you’re an RN leader who’s passionate about resident-centered care and building strong clinical teams, apply today! #ghrsearch25