Director of Nursing (DON) – Senior Living
$130,000–$150,000/year | Full-Time Days
Mountain Vista Senior Living | American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
Mountain Vista Senior Living is hiring a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations within our senior living community. This is a full-time leadership role offering competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and team members.
If you are an experienced nursing leader with a passion for senior care and clinical excellence, we'd love to meet you.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Competitive Pay: $120,000–$150,000 per year (based on experience)
- Schedule: Full-time, day shift with on-call availability required
- Mission-Driven Work: Lead a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults
- Supportive Team Culture: Collaborative leadership environment with strong organizational support
- Growth Opportunities: Access to leadership development, training, and career advancement
- Fast Hiring Process: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours
What You'll Do
- Lead the delivery of high-quality resident care and clinical services
- Manage and mentor nursing staff while overseeing caregiving teams and daily operations
- Conduct resident assessments and guide individualized care planning
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local clinical regulations
- Promote residents' physical, emotional, and mental well-being
- Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
- Respond to urgent clinical needs and support resident care outcomes
- Foster a positive, professional, and resident-centered care environment
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices
- Uphold and promote the mission and core values of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
Required Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Colorado RN License or Compact RN License required
- 3–5 years of nursing leadership experience required
- Strong critical thinking skills and sound independent judgment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
- 3–5 years of gerontological nursing experience
- Experience with rehabilitative and restorative nursing care programs
- Prior senior living, long-term care, or skilled nursing leadership experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ready to Apply?
Join a community where your leadership helps create meaningful moments and exceptional care experiences every day.
Apply today to become the Director of Nursing (DON) at Mountain Vista Senior Living.
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Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Colorado RN License or Compact RN License required
- 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience required
What We Do
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization that provides senior living services and creates healthy Christian communities empowering older adults, families, and people with disabilities.
