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Director of Nursing (DON)

Registered NurseFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time Director of Nursing at an assisted living community. Oversee care plans and clinical team. Alpharetta, GA.

Join Chapters Living of Alpharetta as a Director of Nursing (DON) – Assisted Living in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States. Oversee the implementation and evaluation of care plans to ensure the provision of comprehensive and person-centered care. Monitor residents' health conditions, medication administration, and coordinate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) when enrolled in medical plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off Package
  • Benefits start the first of the month following your hire date

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Chapters Living of Alpharetta as a Director of Nursing (DON) – Assisted Living.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees the implementation of person-centered care plans and ensures regulatory compliance within the assisted living community. They are responsible for mentoring the healthcare team and coordinating with physicians to maintain high-quality resident care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RN or LPN license in the state of practice. A minimum of three years of experience in assisted living or skilled nursing, along with three years of leadership experience, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipRegulatory complianceCare plan implementationStaff trainingMentorshipMedication administrationQuality assuranceInterdisciplinary collaborationResident advocacyHealthcare policy development

Assisted Living Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Chapters Living of Alpharetta

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
St Louis, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) when enrolled in medical plan
Generous Paid Time Off Package
Benefits start the first of the month following your hire date