Director of Nursing (DON) Health and Wellness Director

Director of Nursing (DON) / Health & Wellness Director

Charter Senior Living – Chattanooga, TN
$65,000 – $75,000/year | Full-Time | Leadership Role

Lead Clinical Excellence in Senior Living

Charter Senior Living is seeking a compassionate, experienced Director of Nursing / Health & Wellness Director to lead clinical operations in our Chattanooga community.

This is an ideal opportunity for an LPN leader who is passionate about resident-centered care, team development, and regulatory excellence. In this role, you will oversee nursing services, support staff performance, and ensure residents receive high-quality, personalized care.

Our mission — To Enhance the Human Spirit — guides how we care for residents and how we support our team members every day.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Leadership

• Oversee all nursing services in Assisted Living and Memory Care

• Ensure accurate resident assessments and individualized care plans

• Monitor resident health status and coordinate with physicians

• Maintain medication management and clinical documentation standards

• Support infection control and quality assurance initiatives

Team Management

• Supervise and coach nurses, caregivers, and medication aides

• Support staffing, scheduling, and team development

• Foster a positive, accountable clinical culture

• Partner with the Executive Director and department leaders

Compliance & Quality

• Maintain state and federal regulatory compliance

• Ensure survey readiness and policy adherence

• Monitor incident reports and implement corrective actions

• Promote resident safety and satisfaction

Qualifications

Required

• Active LPN license (state of Tennessee or eligible)

• Prior experience in senior living, assisted living, long-term care, or skilled nursing

• Previous leadership experience (DON, Resident Care Director, Health & Wellness Director, or similar)

Preferred

• Assisted Living or Memory Care leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of state regulations

• Experience with care planning and clinical systems

Why Join Charter Senior Living

• $65,000 – $75,000/year

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• Free medical insurance plan available

• Medical, dental & vision coverage

• Paid training, PTO & holiday pay

• Perfect attendance bonus (up to $100/month)

• Referral bonus program

• Career growth opportunities

• Stable schedule and supportive leadership

• Workplace where your clinical expertise is valued

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs

• Ability to assist with resident transfers (up to 80 lbs of force)

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens

What Our Team Members Say

“It truly feels like a family at Charter.”
“Leadership supports what we need to succeed.”
“You can see the difference you make every day.”

Apply Today

If you are a nurse leader ready to drive quality care and build strong clinical teams in senior living, we encourage you to apply.

Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.