Director of Nursing

DIRECTOR OF NURSING (RN OR LPN) – $100K–$110K

Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City | Ellicott City, MD

Full-Time | $100,000–$110,000 Annually

Lead a Team. Elevate Resident Care. Make an Impact.

Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Health & Wellness (RN or LPN) to lead our clinical services and resident care team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse leader who enjoys developing teams, maintaining high standards of care, building relationships with residents and families, and creating a positive culture for associates.

Both Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

About Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City

We are a premier senior living community dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for the residents who call our community home.

Our team is committed to providing exceptional resident care while creating a workplace where associates feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

What You Will Do

As the Director of Health & Wellness, you will provide leadership and oversight for the community's clinical operations and resident care services. Responsibilities include:

• Lead, support, and provide clinical direction to the nursing and resident care teams.
• Help promote a positive, accountable, and team-focused culture within the clinical department.
• Ensure resident care and clinical services are provided in accordance with applicable Maryland regulations, community policies, and established standards of care.
• Participate in pre-admission assessments for prospective residents to help determine appropriate levels of care.
• Complete and oversee admission, periodic, and change-of-condition resident assessments.
• Develop, review, and revise individualized resident care plans based on assessments and changing resident needs.
• Monitor residents for changes in physical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial condition and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, therapy providers, and other healthcare partners.
• Review and transcribe physician orders and ensure appropriate implementation and follow-up.
• Provide oversight of medication management and administration practices.
• Assist with physician examinations and coordination of medical, dental, laboratory, and other healthcare appointments as needed.
• Support training, education, and ongoing development of clinical and resident care associates.
• Maintain compliance with community policies, procedures, documentation requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in emergency preparedness, fire safety, and evacuation procedures.
• Assist with clinical staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate resident coverage.
• Partner with the Executive Director and community leadership team to support resident satisfaction, associate engagement, and overall community success.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support residents and the community.

What We Are Looking For

• Current Maryland RN or LPN license in good standing required.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in senior living, assisted living, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and clinical documentation.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, associates, physicians, and community leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable utilizing technology for scheduling, documentation, and workforce management.
• Familiarity with OnShift is a plus.

Why Join Lighthouse Senior Living?

• Competitive $100K–$110K salary
• Leadership opportunity with the ability to make a meaningful impact
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional benefit options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented working environment
• Rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of seniors and their families

If you are an RN or LPN with strong leadership skills and a passion for senior living, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about joining the team at Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City.

Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete all applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a criminal background check, reference verification, drug screening, physical examination, and verification of employment eligibility.

Lighthouse Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).