Director of Nursing

Primrose Retirement Communities; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Generous Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early Access to Earned Wages

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Kansas City, Kansas is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical excellence, oversee resident care, and develop a high-performing nursing team within a thriving senior living community.

You will collaborate with the Executive Director, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate a compassionate, person-centered care culture across all shifts and teams.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in the state of the community.
• CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of state regulations governing nursing in assisted living.
• Experience in assisted living, senior living or long-term care.
• Nursing leadership experience including supervision and coaching.
• Strong team-building, conflict-resolution and staff development skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience with dementia/memory care best practices and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing services and clinical operations in the community.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop the nursing team.
• Oversee resident assessments and care planning.
• Ensure regulatory and quality standards compliance.
• Collaborate with department leaders to deliver exceptional care.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families and partners.
• Support on-call rotation and responsive issue resolution.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Coaching

Performance management

Team building

Communication skills

Time management

Prioritization

On-call coordination

Education

RN license (state)

CPR & First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Full-Time Salaried Position | Primarily Days with Occasional Evenings, Weekends & On-Call Responsibilities

Meaningful Leadership, With People at the Center

At Primrose Retirement Communities, we've been enriching the lives of seniors for more than 30 years through exceptional care and meaningful connections. We're looking for a dedicated Director of Nursing who is passionate about leading clinical excellence, developing high-performing teams, and enhancing the quality of life for residents through compassionate, person-centered care.

In this role, you'll partner with and support the Executive Director in providing strategic leadership for nursing services, resident care, and clinical operations within the community. You'll lead, mentor, and develop the nursing team, promote a culture of accountability and excellence, oversee resident assessments and care planning, ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards, and collaborate with department leaders to deliver exceptional care and services. You'll play a key role in fostering positive relationships with residents, families, employees, and healthcare partners while supporting the overall success of the community.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Early Access to Earned Wages

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted RN license in the state where the community is located
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification as required
• Knowledge of state regulations governing nursing practice in an assisted living environment
• Experience in assisted living, senior living, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting preferred
• Nursing leadership experience, including staff supervision, coaching, and performance management
• Strong team building, conflict-resolution, and employee development skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and memory care best practices preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and participate in an on-call rotation