Director of Nursing
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Directors of nursing employed in Colorado earn a median of $64.86 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Description
Lead with passion and compassion as our Director of Nursing at The Carnegie! Direct our top-tier Assisted Living Program, ensuring superior care services are delivered with excellence. Drive resident assessments, medication management, safety protocols, and department budgets as a dynamic and motivating leader.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Pay: $120,000-$130,000/yr
What will I do every day?
- Complete accurate and regular resident assessments
- Determine the appropriate level of care
- Maintain all resident information, files, and reports
- Supervise and administer all resident medications
- Maintain emergency plans and meet all safety requirements
- Coordinate care provided by third parties, maintaining positive relationships with a variety of third-party care providers
- Manage Assisted Living budget and expenses
- Forecast and schedule necessary levels of staffing
- Conduct departmental planning and forecasting
- Hire and train care team associates
- Manage and improve resident and family satisfaction
What will I need to be successful in this role?
- Three to five years of supervisory experience
- BS degree in human services, psychology, nursing, or related fields
- Experience in working with seniors
- Resident Care Director experience / Director of Nursing experience
Special Requirements/Certifications
- Licensed as RN reuired
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Universal Precautions trained
What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)
- Competitive pay: $110,000-$135,000/Yr. depending on experience
- A free meal per shift
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental
- Matching 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
What do we do?
We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 34 years.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check
From Kisco Senior Living's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Kisco Senior Living
Kisco Senior Living operates 2 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Florida and North Carolina. Its job board posts jobs for caregivers, nursing assistants and front-office staff. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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