Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Department: Nursing
Schedule: Monday - Friday; includes some weekends and holidays
Pay: $97,000 - $105,000 (DOQ); merit-based increases
Reports To: Nursing Manager / General Manager

About Weatherly Inn

Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community committed to excellence in memory care and resident-centered support. We partner closely with residents and their families to provide compassionate, personalized, and high-quality care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment.

Position Overview

Weatherly Inn is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and detail-oriented Director of Nursing to lead and oversee nursing services in our assisted living and memory care community. The ideal candidate is a licensed nurse with strong clinical judgment, proven leadership abilities, and a commitment to resident safety, regulatory compliance, staff development, and quality care.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing resident care, supervising nursing staff, coordinating with healthcare providers and families, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the overall operations of the community. This position requires a hands-on leader who promotes teamwork, accountability, and positive outcomes for residents.

Benefits

Full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Resident Care

• Oversee all aspects of resident care to ensure services are delivered safely, compassionately, and in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct assessments of prospective residents and reassess current residents annually or whenever there is a significant change in condition.
• Monitor residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional status and ensure concerns are promptly addressed and documented.
• Initiate and facilitate collaborative care conferences with residents, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Review physician orders quarterly and ensure nursing assessments, progress notes, alerts, and other clinical documentation are accurate, timely, and complete.
• Oversee medication storage, administration, documentation, monitoring, and proper disposal.
• Ensure medications, treatments, blood glucose (CBG) checks, and other nursing interventions are performed in accordance with applicable orders, policies, and scope-of-practice requirements.
• Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, home health agencies, and other external healthcare providers.
• Respond to emergencies, initiate appropriate life-saving measures within the scope of practice and applicable law, and ensure timely follow-up and documentation.
• Serve as Charge Nurse when needed to support safe and consistent nursing operations.

Staff Leadership and Supervision

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to nursing staff, promoting professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation, training, competency assessment, performance evaluations, corrective action, and recommendations for termination.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating professional conduct, tact, courtesy, and respect toward residents, families, employees, and healthcare professionals.
• Develop and maintain appropriate staffing levels while managing overtime and agency staffing costs.
• Conduct staff meetings across shifts and coordinate weekly nursing in-service training, along with required monthly or quarterly department meetings.
• Provide guidance and support to staff, including on-call availability for clinical questions, staffing concerns, and emergency situations.
• Communicate regularly with the General Manager regarding departmental performance, staffing, resident care, and operational needs.
• Implement and reinforce facility policies, procedures, employee handbook guidelines, and performance expectations.
• Prepare and submit departmental reports as requested by the General Manager.
• Participate in the preparation and management of the nursing department budget.
• Support facility operations and assume designated responsibilities in the General Manager's absence.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure nursing services comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, licensing requirements, and facility policies.
• Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections and respond to findings, deficiencies, and requests from regulatory agencies, including the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
• Review, investigate, and complete incident reports promptly, ensuring appropriate documentation, follow-up, and corrective action.
• Support the facility's Accident Prevention Program and ensure required employee training is completed, including infection prevention, HIV/AIDS education, exposure control, and infectious waste management.
• Monitor adherence to infection prevention practices, medication management procedures, resident safety standards, and required documentation.
• Identify potential risks, implement corrective measures, and promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

• Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges with residents, families, healthcare providers, community agencies, and receiving facilities.
• Collaborate with Community Outreach and other departments to support admissions and ensure appropriate clinical assessment and care planning.
• Communicate resident care needs and relevant clinical information to appropriate parties while maintaining confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with hospital discharge coordinators, social service professionals, and other healthcare referral sources.

Resident, Family, and Community Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents and families to promote satisfaction, trust, and continuity of care.
• Respond to resident and family concerns professionally and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
• Establish positive relationships with healthcare professionals, community partners, referral sources, and patient advocates.
• Participate in community outreach and marketing activities, including tours, senior health fairs, conferences, open houses, and facility events.
• Support community engagement initiatives and activities that strengthen relationships with residents, families, and the broader community.

General Departmental Responsibilities

• Learn and understand residents' individual needs, preferences, and care requirements.
• Follow the Employee Handbook, performance expectations, facility policies, and assigned job responsibilities.
• Respond to routine communications from Weatherly Inn within 24 hours and urgent communications within four hours, consistent with facility policy and the nature of the concern.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional nursing station and medication room.
• Participate in facility events, staff activities, and community functions as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Administrator or General Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Active Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• Five or more years of nursing or related experience preferred, with at least two years of supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or a similar senior care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of resident assessments, medication management, care planning, clinical documentation, and infection prevention.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage competing priorities, and respond appropriately to clinical and operational concerns.
• Commitment to resident dignity, confidentiality, safety, and person-centered care.

Required Certifications and Training

The following certifications and training must be completed within the designated timeframes, as applicable to the position and facility requirements:

• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Fundamentals of Caregiving training.
• Dementia and Mental Health training within 90 days of hire.

Work Environment and Schedule

This position generally follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional weekend and holiday coverage as needed. The Director of Nursing must be available for on-call support and may be required to assist with staffing or operational needs outside normal business hours.

The role requires regular interaction with residents, families, nursing staff, healthcare providers, and regulatory representatives. The successful candidate must be able to manage both clinical responsibilities and departmental leadership duties.

Our Commitment

At Weatherly Inn, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional leadership. We are looking for a Director of Nursing who will inspire and support our nursing team, maintain high clinical standards, and help create a safe, compassionate, and meaningful living experience for every resident.

Equal Employment Opportunity:  

We maintain a strong policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.