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Parkersburg, West Virginia

Director of Nursing - 1 shift

Registered NurseNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$68k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Cedar Grove - Parkersburg, WV, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $65000.00 - $68000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: 1st shift, Responsibilities: Conducts initial assessment of prospective residents, including off-site visits Performs wellness assessments and develops individualized care plans based on the needs and preferences of each resident Delivers health promotion services, offers disease prevention counseling, and provides self-care education to residents Engages with residents and family members in a compassionate and impactful manner, creating a lasting and positive experience Fosters communication by regularly engaging with physicians, pertinent healthcare providers, and family members Hires, trains, schedules, and leads the clinical team in providing exceptional care experiences Coordinates the Community’s infection control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance Develop and oversee the Community’s medication management program Contributes toward quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives Complies with all rules and regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy of resident information Qualifications: Qualifications: Maintains current state nursing licensure. LPN required, RN preferred Minimum of two (2) years nursing supervisory experience Prior senior/supportive living experience strongly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity Benefits: Advancement and professional growth opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages EAP & wellness programs 401(k) with biweekly employer match* Outside-In Employee Referral Program Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off* Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom) *Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees clinical operations, including resident assessments, care plan development, and the management of the clinical team. They are responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, infection control, and medication management programs while fostering positive relationships with families and healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state nursing license, with an LPN required and RN preferred. A minimum of two years of nursing supervisory experience is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff trainingResident assessmentCare planningMentoringHealthcare management

Long-Term Care — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 66% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-125k
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$125k-145k
3
$145k-165k
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$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
10%
CME allowance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Parkersburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$165k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,015/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.1
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gardant

Business Consulting and Services
Kankakee, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Advancement and professional growth opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
EAP & wellness programs
401(k) with biweekly employer match
Outside-In Employee Referral Program
Competitive Paid Time Off
Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom)