Director of Nursing (RN)- Assisted Living
Job Description
Company: Orchard Brooke Assisted Living – Culture Care Senior Living
Location: Orchard Park, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $35.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience
Orchard Brooke Assisted Living, part of Culture Care Senior Living, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as our Director of Nursing.
At Culture Care Senior Living, Care is Our Culture. Our mission is to provide exceptional care in communities where residents are treated with dignity, compassion, respect, and the same attention we would want for our own families.
The Director of Nursing plays a major role in carrying out that mission every day.
We are looking for a strong clinical leader who will oversee all nursing, clinical care, medication management, resident assessments, UAS assessments, care planning, and personal care services throughout Orchard Brooke.
This is an opportunity for an RN who wants to lead a team, build strong relationships with residents and families, and help ensure the Culture Care standard of care is seen and felt throughout the entire community.
What You'll Do
Provide leadership and oversight of all nursing, clinical, medication, and personal care services
Complete and oversee UAS assessments, resident assessments, and individualized care plans
Ensure care plans accurately reflect each resident's needs and are updated as conditions change
Oversee medication management, medication administration, MAR documentation, and medication-related systems
Supervise, support, educate, and develop nursing and personal care staff
Monitor resident health status and ensure timely follow-up on changes in condition
Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, home care agencies, therapists, and other healthcare providers
Maintain strong communication with residents and families regarding clinical needs and changes in care
Ensure all clinical documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and compliant
Participate in resident admissions and help determine appropriate levels of care
Oversee clinical components of new admissions, hospital returns, and changes in resident condition
Ensure compliance with applicable New York State Department of Health regulations, company policies, and standards of care
Conduct clinical audits, quality assurance reviews, and ongoing clinical monitoring
Assist with infection prevention, staff education, competencies, and clinical in-services
Participate as a key member of the Orchard Brooke leadership team
Hold the clinical team accountable to the Culture Care standard of compassion, professionalism, responsiveness, and resident-centered care
Help create a community where residents, families, and team members genuinely feel that Care is Our Culture
What We're Looking For
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
Nursing leadership or management experience preferred
Assisted living, senior living, long-term care, skilled nursing, home care, or geriatric experience strongly preferred
Experience with UAS assessments and care planning strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of medication management and clinical documentation
Excellent leadership and staff development skills
Strong organizational skills and follow-through
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and team members
Someone who is comfortable being visible and involved throughout the community
A leader who believes high standards and compassion should always go together
Someone who takes ownership and wants to continuously raise the standard of care
Why Join Orchard Brooke and Culture Care Senior Living?
At Culture Care Senior Living, we believe that great senior living starts with great people.
We want leaders who don't simply maintain a department — we want leaders who build strong teams, solve problems, raise standards, and make a meaningful difference in residents' lives.
As Director of Nursing at Orchard Brooke, you will be an important part of the community's leadership team and will have a direct impact on resident care, family satisfaction, staff development, and the overall clinical success of the community.
If you are an RN leader who is passionate about senior care and wants to work for an organization where Care is Our Culture, we would love to meet you.
Apply today and help us continue raising the standard of senior living at Orchard Brooke.
