Director of Nursing (DON) - Assisted Living

Director of Nursing (DON) / Resident Care Director – Spring Arbor of Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

Lead clinical care. Shape lives. Make your nursing leadership matter every single day.

Spring Arbor of Wilmington is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (Resident Care Director) to lead clinical operations across our Assisted Living community. This is a role for a nurse leader who's ready to step beyond the bedside and into a position where your clinical judgment, leadership, and compassion directly shape the quality of life for every resident in our care.

If you're an RN or LPN with a heart for geriatric care and the leadership skills to back it up, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Own

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership across our Assisted Living neighborhood
• Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing and care staff to deliver exceptional, person-centered care
• Ensure compliance with state licensing, regulatory, and clinical care standards
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized resident care plans
• Collaborate with families, physicians, and healthcare providers to ensure exceptional outcomes
• Leverage computerized resident documentation systems to maintain accurate, timely records
• Available on-call as needed to support your team and ensure continuity of care
• Partner with the broader leadership team to drive quality outcomes and community excellence

What You Bring

• Active LPN or RN license in good standing with the NC state licensing agency
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Long Term Care, Assisted Living, or equivalent geriatric care, with AL-specific training
• At least 1 year of supervisory nursing experience
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the elderly and a genuine passion for senior care
• Experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus
• Strong leadership instincts and the ability to lead confidently in a people-first environment

Why Spring Arbor of Wilmingt...