Clinical - Area Director of Nursing

Cascadia Senior Living

5d•$118,000 - $126,000

About The Position

The Area Director of Nursing Services supports the nursing function across assigned Fieldstone Communities, helping create a joyful and vibrant community. The position provides interim nursing leadership and operational support during vacancies, leaves of absence, transitions, surveys, and other periods of clinical need. It requires frequent travel and flexibility in assignments. The Area Director of Nursing promotes resident-centered care, supports residents’ rights and dignity, assesses residents’ health and psychosocial needs, and coordinates individualized services to help residents remain in assisted living or memory care. The role works with community professionals, residents, families, health care practitioners, and state agencies to coordinate care and arrange nursing and ancillary services. The position supports quality assurance, staff training and supervision, clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and accurate resident documentation. It also provides training and oversight for electronic health records, electronic medication administration records, clinical documentation systems, healthcare technology platforms, and related reporting tools. The role collaborates with Executive Directors to address urgent health concerns and residents with challenging needs, maintains knowledge of relevant rules and regulations, and participates in required meetings and training.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or diploma in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
RN or LPN license in good standing.
At least 2 years of experience working in geriatric nursing, including medication administration, delivery systems, and pharmacies.
Knowledge of assisted living, memory care, and applicable state regulations.
General computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, and working knowledge of office machines such as copiers, fax machines, and phone systems.
Basic computer knowledge and ability, with aptitude to learn company applications.
Ability to creatively problem-solve in resident care and health care operations.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
Compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Ability to communicate and relate positively with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other employees.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Meet all mandatory health requirements under state regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Current Food Handlers Card.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving residents and lifting 25–50 pounds; frequently reaching below shoulder height; occasionally standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and squatting; and standing for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with regulatory surveys, survey readiness, Plans of Correction, and quality assurance processes.
One year of leadership, supervisory, or management experience in senior living or health care settings, including staff development, training, scheduling, and clinical operations.

Responsibilities

Provide interim nursing leadership and operational support to assigned communities during vacancies, leaves of absence, transitions, surveys, and other periods of clinical need.
Assist with quality assurance in collaboration with the Executive Director.
Assess residents’ health, functional, and psychosocial status; initiate individualized service plans; proactively manage care; and support residents’ ability to remain in assisted living or memory care.
Coordinate residents’ care with physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case managers, and state agency personnel.
Arrange ancillary services such as pharmacy, podiatry, laboratory, and x-ray services, and provide or arrange intermittent or temporary nursing services.
Delegate nursing tasks as permitted by applicable nursing laws and practice acts, and communicate with residents, families, and health care practitioners.
Seek additional expertise and advice when needed to ensure residents’ needs are met and proper practices are followed.
Train, supervise, and monitor staff providing personal care, medication management, and other health-related services.
Communicate with residents’ families about health care needs and provide instruction and reassurance about health maintenance and medical conditions.
Work with Executive Directors to address residents with challenging needs and advise and support them in responding to urgent health concerns.
Ensure resident care is documented properly and records are completed promptly and maintained according to company policies.
Provide support, training, and oversight for EHR, eMAR, clinical documentation systems, healthcare technology platforms, and related reporting tools.
Maintain current knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to resident care and apply new knowledge to changing resident needs.
Attend required meetings and trainings, stay current on assigned system tasks and duties, and perform other assigned tasks.
Help maintain a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Savings and spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses; HSA includes an employer contribution.
Sick time accrues at 2.17 hours per pay period (24 hours per year), available after 90 days.
Paid time off accrues at 2.85 hours per pay period (24 hours per year), available after 90 days.
Floating holiday accrual of 3.47 hours per pay period, up to 56 hours annually.
Seven paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
Up to 3 days of bereavement leave.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with an annual discretionary employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked; semi-annual enrollment.
Cascadia Assistance Fund for financial help with hardships or continuing education.
Employee Assistance Program.
Competitive compensation based on relevant years of experience and education or certification requirements.