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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 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 will direct and manage all nursing functions within the facility. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality care and managing the nursing staff to provide the best possible outcomes for residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current license to practice as an RN 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 CareLeadershipStaff ManagementClinical OperationsRehabilitation Services

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 42 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 55% have no call, 69% 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).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$145k–$155kNursing Leadership median $115k (middle half $99k–$135k)100 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$145k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Colorado105 active5,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 55% no call · 69% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Leadership listings138 in the last 30 days49 the 30 days before (+182%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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