Silverado

Director of Nursing, RN

Alexandria, Virginia, United StatesFull timeDirectorPosted 24 days ago
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Join Silverado Alexandria, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring a Director of Nursing (RN) – a compassionate and strategic clinical leader who ensures excellence in care delivery and supports a thriving team environment. This role blends clinical expertise, leadership, and empathy to elevate the quality of life for our residents.

Be a leader with a memory care innovator!

You lead with heart, clinical excellence, and integrity. You’re dependable, collaborative, and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You’re passionate about supporting individuals with memory impairments and empowering your team to deliver outstanding care.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Serve as the clinical liaison between residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and administrators
  • Evaluate nurse performance and implement best practices to uphold care standards
  • Develop short- and long-term goals for staffing, procedures, and clinical operations
  • Ensure the Resident Care Director effectively manages scheduling, onboarding, and training
  • Monitor departmental expenses and maintain budgetary oversight
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state
  • Proven leadership experience in a senior care or long-term care setting
  • Strong supervisory skills including coaching, team development, and conflict resolution
  • Passion for working with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
  • Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
  • Willingness to work outside regular hours based on business needs
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences
  • Must be comfortable working with animals and pets
  • Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

Why Choose Silverado?

  • Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
  • Certified Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years
  • Strong internal mobility and ongoing training

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Anticipated pay range

$150,000—$170,000 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!
  • Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

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