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Lakewood, Colorado

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$145k-$155k

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Job Description

Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation is hiring a Director of Nursing!

Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation specializes in 24-hour skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Our facility boasts state-of-the-art private recovery suites, with personal on-suite showers and bathrooms. Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation is a beautiful facility, but we're not just awesome on the outside- we make sure our staff feels valued on the inside.

What to Expect

Direct and manage all nursing functions within the facility

Why Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation?

  • Competitive pay
  • Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
  • 401k with match (Full-time only)
  • Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
  • Sick Leave
  • Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
  • Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates

  • Current, unencumbered, license to practice as an RN in Colorado
  • Minimum of 5 years nurse management experience preferred.
  • Nurse management experience in a post-acute or skilled nursing facility required!

Rate: $145,000-$155,000/year

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us at Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing and managing all nursing functions within the facility. They will lead the nursing team to ensure the provision of high-quality care for residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unencumbered RN license in Colorado. A minimum of 5 years of nurse management experience, specifically in a post-acute or skilled nursing facility, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing ManagementPost-acute CareStaff ManagementClinical LeadershipRegulatory CompliancePatient Care

Long-Term Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 47 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 72% have no call, 87% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 15 employers

8
<$105k
3
$105k-125k
6
$125k-145k
3
$145k-165k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
14%
CME allowance
14%
Sign-on bonus
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

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

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$557k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental
401k with Match
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities