Pays $120k-$135k — Nursing Leadership market median is ~$118k (6 jobs) · Above average in Registered Nurse roles for work-life (6.0/10, vs 5,345 in this profession)
Director of Nursing
About the Role
Director of Nursing for post-acute facility in Colorado. Full-time, $120K-$135K/year. RN license required, 5+ years management experience preferred.
Join PACS as a Director of Nursing – Post-Acute Care in Colorado. Westwood Post Acute is hiring a Director of Nursing! Shift: Full-time Are you a dedicated professional seeking an exciting opportunity?
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $120K - $135K
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental
- 401k with match
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with PACS in Colorado.
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 residents receive high-quality care and reach their maximum potential.
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
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing at PACS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,345 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Geriatrics — Registered Nurse Career Context
In Colorado, Geriatrics listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$110k across 17 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (53 listings).
Colorado's cost-of-living index is 112.4 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state — Colorado ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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