Director of Nursing
Stellar Senior Living
Mesa, CO

Director of Nursing

The Director of Nursing provides clinical and operational leadership for the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality resident care and full regulatory compliance. This role is accountable for clinical outcomes, survey readiness, team performance, and the overall integrity of nursing operations. Working closely with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary leaders, the DON drives quality improvement initiatives, develops clinical talent, and fosters a culture of accountability and compassionate service.

This community includes a licensed Skilled Nursing component and requires strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, survey readiness standards, clinical reimbursement systems such as PDPM, and quality metric oversight.

About Us

As a premier provider of assisted living and memory care communities across the Western United States, we’re passionate about creating vibrant, supportive environments where residents can thrive.

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then check us out! 

Stellar Senior Living, a privately-owned family company, is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States.  Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year.  We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay: Market-leading pay of $110000 per year to $120000 per year DOE

• Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. On top of that, Stellar also offers a generous Paid Time Off policy, 401(k) with company matching, holiday pay, and more.

• Career Growth: We're a growing company with opportunities for advancement and company-sponsored training. Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities are available.

• Work Perks: Depending on role and community you may receive free meals on shift, reduced-cost meals, on-demand pay (access to your wages as you earn them.), and a supporting, team-driven environment

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations, ensuring excellence in resident care and clinical outcomes
• Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, with continuous survey readiness
• Ensure accurate assessments, care planning, medication management, and clinical documentation standards
• Recruit, develop, and hold accountable nursing leaders and frontline clinical staff
• Manage staffing strategy, scheduling oversight, and labor effectiveness
• Drive quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Oversee infection prevention and risk management processes
• Partner with physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and external providers to ensure continuity of care
• Address resident and family concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Collaborate with community leadership to support census growth, operational stability, and financial performance

What You’ll Need to Bring

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of practice
• Three or more years of clinical experience in senior living, skilled nursing, or long term care
• Prior leadership experience overseeing nursing teams
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal long term care regulations
• Experience supporting regulatory surveys and quality improvement initiatives
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive accountability
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills

Join Us

If you're ready to bring your skills and compassion to a mission-driver organization where residents and employees matter, we invite you to apply and grow your career with Stellar Senior Living

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations.  Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.