Director of Nursing (DON) - Assisted Living

Director of Nursing (DON) / Resident Care Director – Spring Arbor of Frankfort Frankfort, KY | Full-Time, Exempt Lead clinical care. Shape lives. Make your nursing leadership matter every single day. Spring Arbor of Frankfort is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (Resident Care Director) to lead clinical operations across our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This is a role for a nurse leader who's ready to step beyond the bedside and into a position where your clinical judgment, leadership, and compassion directly shape the quality of life for every resident in our care. If you're an RN or LPN with a heart for geriatric care and the leadership skills to back it up, we want to talk to you. What You'll Own: Provide clinical oversight and leadership across our Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing and care staff to deliver exceptional, person-centered care Develop, implement, and monitor individualized resident care plans Ensure compliance with state licensing, regulatory, and clinical care standards Collaborate with families, physicians, and healthcare providers to ensure exceptional resident outcomes Partner with the broader leadership team to drive quality outcomes and community excellence Available on-call as needed to support your team and ensure continuity of care What You Bring: Active LPN or RN license in good standing with the Kentucky state licensing authority Minimum 2 years' experience in Long Term Care, Assisted Living, or equivalent geriatric care At least 1 year of supervisory nursing experience Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the elderly and a genuine passion for senior care Strong leadership instincts and the ability to lead confidently in a people-first environment Why Spring Arbor of Frankfort? This is more than a clinical leadership role — it's the chance to build a care culture you're proud of. You'll have real influence over how care is delivered, the team you build, and the experience residents and families have every day. Frankfort's small-city charm, low cost of living, and tight-knit community make it a wonderful place to put down roots while doing work that truly matters. Spring Arbor of Frankfort | 122 Leonardwood Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601Leadership Role | Career Growth OpportunityApply today and lead with purpose! The Resident Care Director (RCD) is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day activities in Assisted Living (AL), including resident services, associate management, general administration, and physical maintenance. Provision of excellent resident services in accordance with all applicable law and regulations to achieve a deficiency-free survey is essential.   The RCD must maintain excellent service, high occupancy, and high resident and associate satisfaction in alignment with the goal of the Community. Areas of Responsibility Create an individualized service plan for each resident in AL with input from Resident Assistants, updating per policy and as needed. Ensure the team maintains current knowledge of residents' activities of daily living (ADL) needs and requirements. Identify the ongoing needs of residents to maintain the highest level of wellbeing. Ensure appropriate staffing levels through effective scheduling and maintain department staffing schedules utilizing the electronic payroll system. Work closely and maintain daily communications with the Assistant Resident Care Director and/or Program Director for Memory Care in administering and managing the Department, thereby ensuring continuity of care and services for the residents. Communicate with families, residents, and appropriate health care providers regarding areas of concern and collaborate to find solutions.  Other duties as assigned – see full job description. Qualifications Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Minimum two (2) year's experience in Long Term Care, AL, or other equivalent geriatric care with AL training, with demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the elderly. At least one (1) year supervisory nursing experience. Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening. The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy. Licensed RN or LPN in good standing with the state licensing agency, as required by state regulations. Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.