Director of Nursing

Job overview

The Director of Nursing role is onsite in Owensboro, KY. The stated salary range is $70,000–$72,800 per year. The position leads clinical operations at a Cedarhurst senior living community, which focuses on personalized care and residents’ well-being. The director oversees nursing and care staff, coordinates resident assessments and individualized service plans, and maintains regulatory readiness and quality practices. The role balances operational leadership with compassionate clinical oversight to support residents’ dignity, independence, and care needs.

What you'll do

• Oversee resident care and compliance
• develop nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures
• provide nursing coverage when needed
• assess residents and prospective residents
• coordinate nursing and care staff
• oversee medication processes, pharmacy relationships, documentation, and interdisciplinary meetings
• hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain staff
• lead service-plan meetings
• communicate with surveyors
• maintain infection control and CLIA waiver compliance
• manage nursing supplies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

cedarhurst

owensboro ky

senior living

clinical operations

resident care

nursing leadership

service plans

regulatory compliance

infection control

lpn or rn license

$70k-$72.8k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and life insurance, long-term disability coverage, 401(k) with company match after one year for eligible employees, GROW Points rewards, Skechers shoe discounts, and early paycheck access.

Why this role

Requires an active state LPN or RN license; three years of nursing experience is preferred.

About the employer

Cedarhurst is hiring for this role. Industry: Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Sector: 62.