Assisted Living/Memory Care Director of Nursing (RN)

Location: The Landing of Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie, NY

Salary Range: $90,000 $105,000 annually + 10% bonus potential (paid twice/year)

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companiesone of the top two largest senior living operators in the United States. We specialize in managing and enhancing vibrant senior living communities nationwide, delivering excellence through innovation, lifestyle personalization, and operational strength. Together, we serve more than 6,500 residents across the country.

The Landing of Poughkeepsie , located in Poughkeepsie, NY, is seeking an Assisted Living/Memory Care Director of Nursing (RN) to lead the clinical team in our community of 94 units (64 Assisted Living and 30 Memory Care).

As the Assisted Living/Memory Care Director of Nursing, you will oversee the clinical operations, compliance, and overall health and wellness of residents across Assisted Living and Memory Care. This hands-on leadership role requires a Registered Nurse (RN) with proven senior living and clinical leadership experience who can guide and inspire the care team while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director (ED) and serves as the primary clinical leader for the community.

Clinical Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure the community remains compliant with all federal, state, and local clinical regulations.
• Lead resident assessments, care planning, incident reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Partner with pharmacy consultants, physicians, and allied health providers to optimize resident outcomes.

Resident Care Leadership

• Oversee the development and updates of individualized service plans.
• Monitor changes in condition and ensure timely documentation and follow-up.
• Maintain consistent communication with residents families and responsible parties.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, coach, and mentor nursing and care staff.
• Manage clinical staffing schedules and participate in the on-call rotation.
• Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner closely with the Executive Director and leadership team on occupancy, satisfaction, and quality goals.
• Represent the clinical department during family discussions, team meetings, and community engagement.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Prior senior living and clinical leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and state guidelines.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Resident-centered, compassionate approach to care.

• Salary range: $90,000 $105,000 annually + 10% bonus potential (paid twice/year).
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and more).
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and families.

Discovery Senior Living is one of the largest senior living operators in the U.S., with over 350 communities and 35,000 homes across nearly 40 states. Backed by three decades of award-winning experience, Discovery leads a family of companiesincluding Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, and more. With 19,000 dedicated employees and an innovative Experiential Living philosophy, Discovery is recognized for its leadership in performance, lifestyle customization, and senior living innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.