Health and Wellness Director/DON

Senior Living Leadership Opportunity

Join Pegasus Senior Living and Help Create Exceptional Lives — For Our Residents and Yourself

Are you a passionate nursing leader ready to make a real impact? Pegasus Senior Living is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations, inspire teams, and elevate resident care within our community.

This is more than a nursing leadership role — it is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, mentor care teams, create positive outcomes for residents, and be part of a culture built on kindness, integrity, and excellence.

At Pegasus Senior Living, we believe our associates are the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer a supportive leadership environment, strong culture, and the ability to truly make a difference every single day.

Why Join Pegasus Senior Living?

• Supportive and collaborative leadership team

• Opportunity to lead and grow a strong clinical team

• Mission-driven culture focused on people first

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

• A chance to positively impact residents, families, and associates daily

What You’ll Do

As the Director of Nursing, you will oversee the overall clinical operations of the community while ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop nursing and care teams

• Conduct resident assessments and oversee individualized care plans

• Ensure compliance with all state, local, and federal regulations

• Oversee medication management and clinical documentation

• Conduct audits, investigations, and incident follow-up

• Partner with physicians, families, vendors, and community leadership

• Support staffing, hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts

• Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, and excellence

• Respond to community emergencies and clinical concerns as needed

What We’re Looking For?

We are seeking a strong clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced senior living environment and genuinely enjoys serving residents and supporting teams.

Qualifications:

• RN license in good standing (RN preferred)
• 5 years of leadership experience preferred
• Senior living, geriatric nursing, memory care, or long-term care experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and infection control practices
• Experience building, developing, and retaining nursing teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

The Ideal Candidate Is:

• Resident-focused and compassionate
• Calm under pressure with strong clinical judgement
• A servant leader who enjoys mentoring others
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Passionate about creating a positive culture and strong resident outcomes

About Pegasus Senior Living

Pegasus Senior Living is committed to celebrating and enhancing all lives with kindness and integrity. We strive to create vibrant communities where residents thrive and associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

PSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PSL will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective associates and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with PSL.

The salary range for this position is $115,00 o $130,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Pegasus Senior Living (PSL) offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program.(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)., Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. No matter where or when you begin a career with Pegasus Senior Living, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.