Director of Nursing
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
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).
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