RN - Director of Nursing (Assisted Living Facility)

Pay: $74,100 - $103,935 / year

Lead with Purpose. Inspire with Care. Shape the Future of Elderwood.

 

Elderwood Village at Williamsville - along with several other Elderwood locations in the Williamsville area - is seeking an exceptional clinical leader for the role of Director of Nursing (DON). This is your opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership position, guiding both people and processes to ensure our residents receive the highest quality care. Whether you join us at Elderwood Village at Williamsville or explore one of our other nearby DON openings, you’ll be a part of an organization known for strong leadership support, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to professional growth.

 

The Opportunity:

As Director of Nursing, you will lead our nursing department with vision and integrity. Your leadership will influence everything from staffing and staff development to the quality of care and operational success of the facility. You will have the resources, authority, and autonomy to:

• Oversee all nursing staff management, scheduling, training, and performance development.

• Direct Resident Care Services, ensuring compassionate, high-quality, and compliant care.

• Serve as the primary nursing representative for Department of Health matters.

• Conduct assessments, review medical histories, and guide care planning from admission through discharge.

• Analyze clinical workflows to optimize efficiency and quality outcomes.

• Prepare and manage departmental budgets.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Professional Nurse (current state license required)

• At least two years of supervisory nursing experience (Assisted Living experience preferred)

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills

• Knowledge of state and federal AH, EHP, ALR, ALP, EALR, and SNARL regulations preferred

• UAS-PRI certification a plus

• Ability to participate in on-call responsibilities and work flexible hours as needed

Why Choose Elderwood?

• Multiple DON opportunities in the Williamsville area — we’ll work with you to find the best fit.

• Strong leadership support and a culture built on collaboration and respect.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Ongoing professional development and advancement pathways.

• The ability to lead with autonomy while making a real difference in the lives of residents and staff.

Step into a role where your leadership matters every day.

Bring your vision, your voice, and your passion for excellence — and we’ll provide the team, resources, and support you need to thrive.

 

Director of Nursing (DON)

• Responsible for all staff management, training, scheduling, and personnel functions
• Responsible for Resident Care Services and the overall direction and supervision of all direct care carried out by resident care staff.
• Evaluate resident on admission, obtain medical history, check physician orders, transfer and pre-admission information. Review resident’s medical and social history. Conduct re-admission assessments for residents in area hospitals when necessary.
• Serve as spokesperson for the Nursing Department for matters relating to the Department of Health.
• Prepare and manage facility budget.
• Conduct clinical workflow analysis and design.
• Oversee operations of the Nursing department.

Director of Nursing (DON):

• Credentials of Registered Professional Nurse with a current state license required.
• Clinical experience in Assisted Living preferred.
• At least two years of supervisory nursing experience required.
• UAS-PRI certification preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal AH, EHP, ALR, ALP, EALR and SNARL regulations preferred.
• Proficiency in various computer programs, applications, electronic communications, and electronic medical records.
• Ability to participate in facility on call program, which may include working at facility during off hours.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.