Nurse Director

Atria Senior Living • NC-Hampstead, NC

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Director oversees the Resident Services Department at an Atria Senior Living community. The role supervises, develops, and schedules resident services staff; oversees medication systems and resident assessments; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards; manages departmental operations within budget; and supports resident care, staff training, and community relations. The Nurse Director may administer medications and provide assistance with activities of daily living as needed, and partners with the Life Guidance Director on clinical matters and staff oversight. The position may also involve driving a company or personal vehicle to community-related destinations.

Requirements

• Be a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed vocational nurse licensed to practice as required by state regulations.
• Experience in direct patient care and in assessing and observing clinical conditions.
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing people in the healthcare field.
• Experience at a department-head level in Assisted Living or a related industry.
• CPR certification and knowledge of basic first aid.
• Experience coordinating educational events.
• Successfully complete Atria Medication Management training and all Atria-specified training programs.
• Complete all state-required training to maintain licensure or certification.
• Be able to work flexible hours due to the demands of the position.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactorily meet and comply with Atria motor vehicle policy standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and schedule resident services staff according to Atria policies, procedures, and standards.
• Establish and maintain a medication system that complies with state, federal, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Perform assessments and reassessments to determine residents’ needs and establish appropriate service plans.
• Operate the Resident Services Department within budget and according to Atria policies, procedures, and standards.
• Complete daily Quality Enhancement reviews to determine whether the department meets state regulations and Atria policies.
• Act as a contact for resident-care issues within the community.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, State Health and Safety Codes, and federal regulations for assisted living communities.
• Schedule and supervise staff and be available to cover staffing when needed.
• Administer medications as allowed by state-specific guidelines when required.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living as needed.
• Train and orient new assisted living staff and provide ongoing training to current staff.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with residents, families, department heads, resident services staff, and the Executive Director as needed.
• Support hospitality, leasing, and sales processes by promoting a positive image of Atria.
• Partner with the Life Guidance Director to maintain active community and professional ties with clinical and non-clinical contacts.
• Partner with the Life Guidance Director in handling resident-care issues within the community.
• Assist the Life Guidance Director with supervising, developing, and scheduling staff.
• Assist the Life Guidance Director with establishing and maintaining a compliant medication system.
• Partner with the Life Guidance Director in providing staff training and orientation.
• Deliver and attend required training for self and employee partners.
• Maintain positive relations with residents’ families and physicians.
• Maintain active community and professional ties.
• Drive a company vehicle from the community to social or other destinations if required by the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Annual anniversary rewards may be available to community employees, depending on classification.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with a 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
• Supportive work environment with advancement opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed