Residential Care Nursing Director

Wake Robin; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b match

Flexible spending plan

On-site meals

Refer a Friend bonus

Continuing education support

Job summary

Wake Robin is seeking a Residential Care Nursing Director (RN) to provide clinical leadership in a 41‑home Residential Care neighborhood. You will oversee nursing, medication management, and care planning while partnering with physicians, residents, and families to deliver person‑centered care.

The role emphasizes building relationships, exercising clinical judgment, and leading a compassionate, resident‑focused team in a dynamic community for older adults in Shelburne, VT.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Vermont or eligible to practice
• Minimum leadership experience in a long-term care setting
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to develop and monitor service plans and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee nursing care to residents.
• Develop and implement service plans.
• Complete state assessments and regulatory reports.
• Delegate medication to CRCAs and manage medication systems.
• Oversee daily workflows across shifts.

Skills

RN Lead ship

Leadership

Long-term care

Regulatory compliance

Medication management

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

BSN

RN License

Tools

EHR software

Regulatory software

Job description

Position: Residential Care Nursing Director

Location: Shelburne, VT

Job Id:353

# of Openings:1

Residential Care Nursing Director — $15,000 New Hire Bonus!

Position Summary

Wake Robin is seeking a compassionate, organized, and clinically skilled Residential Care Nursing Director (RN) to provide nursing leadership and person‑centered care in our Residential Care neighborhood. This role combines hands‑on resident care with clinical oversight, partnering with residents, families, physicians, and team members to ensure each resident receives exceptional, individualized support while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Our 41‑home Residential Care neighborhood supports residents who value their independence while benefiting from nursing oversight, medication management, and assistance with personal care. Residents enjoy the privacy of their own homes within a vibrant community, with care tailored to their unique needs, preferences, and goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships, exercising clinical judgment, and leading with compassion in a collaborative, resident‑focused environment dedicated to helping older adults live with dignity, independence, and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Administrative Duties

• Delivery and oversight of excellent nursing care to residents.
• Development and implementation of service plans.
• Completion of required State assessments and reports and compliance with State regulations.
• Medication delegation to Certified Resident Care Assistants (CRCA).
• Responsible for medication management (stock, ordering, organization of medication servers and supply room).
• Oversee daily workflows for all shifts.

Resident Admissions & Transitions

• Complete pre‑admission evaluations.
• Work with providers and interdisciplinary team to coordinate admissions and transitions of level of care.

Resident & Family Support

• Serve as a key point of contact for residents and families via phone, email, and in‑person meetings.

Staff Support & Coordination

• Support onboarding, training, and supervision of CRCAs.
• Act as liaison with the Wellness Clinic team (MDs, DNP, RN, Medical Assistant).
• Support scheduling of resident medical appointments with external providers.
• Attend and participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, Care Conferences, and Resident Council meetings to ensure consistent communication and follow‑through on care plans and resident needs.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience in a leadership role
• Meaningful experience in long‑term care, demonstrating a clear interest in furthering a career in this setting
• Shows initiative and curiosity, with a genuine desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a resident‑centered community in a leadership role
• Collaborative, team‑oriented approach with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively

Schedule

• Primarily Monday through Friday, 6:45 am – 4 pm with flexibility to come in early or stay later as needed
• $92,000 – $115,000 annually

(Starting salary is determined based on candidate's experience, education, and relevant skills as well as internal equity considerations.)

About Wake Robin

The foundation of our success as a Life Plan Community is the mutual respect among staff and between residents and staff. Staff share a belief in the dignity and worth of each resident and each other. As employees, we do more than just work here — we uphold Wake Robin’s commitment to these values; the relationship between staff and residents is the hallmark of this community.

At Wake Robin, we want to support you in your career growth. We offer flexible scheduling for those wishing to return to school, great benefits, a pristine working environment, and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. At Wake Robin, community is critical; we stand by this, starting with the first phone call with you!

Staff members work together with humor and an appreciation for diversity. For many, the biggest benefit of working here is coming to know Wake Robin’s residents and having the time and support to do good work on their behalf. Other important benefits include:

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company paid short - term disability, long-term disability , and life insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• 403b retirement plan with company match of 50% up to a calendar year maximum of $6,000
• Com petitive paid time o ff
• Continuing education support
• Financial assistance with car maintenance and repairs
• P ersonal loan assistance to help with emergency and unplanned needs
• Up to $200 f itness reimbursement annually
• Up to $100 reimbursement for vision expenses annually
• Incentives for commuting with your coworkers
• Free, on-site consul ting on housing, finances, transportation, daycare, and legal servi ces
• Use of community facilities including hiking trails, library, aquatic and fitness centers
• On-site meals for purchase, made from scratch with local ingredients
• Refer a Friend bonus - up to $1,500 per employee referral

Wake Robin is proud to be a smoke free environment.

Wake Robin believes in supporting a livable wage for all Vermonters.

Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.