Nurse Director

Atria Senior Living•Falmouth, MA

3d•$95,000 - $109,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Director oversees resident services in an assisted living community, including staff supervision and scheduling, resident assessments and service plans, medication systems, departmental operations, and regulatory compliance. The role serves as a contact for resident-care issues and supports resident services staff through training, orientation, and ongoing development. The Nurse Director partners with the Life Guidance Director on clinical matters and staffing, maintains relationships with residents’ families and physicians, and supports hospitality, leasing, and sales processes. The position may involve driving to community or social destinations when required by the community and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed vocational nurse licensed to practice as required by state regulations.
Experience in direct patient care and assessments or observation of 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.
Ability to work flexible hours due to the demands of the position.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must satisfactorily meet and comply with Atria motor vehicle policy standards.

Responsibilities

Supervise, develop, and schedule resident services staff in accordance with Atria policies, procedures, and standards.
Establish and maintain a medication system that complies with applicable state, federal, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Perform resident assessments and reassessments to determine 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 issues related to resident care within the community.
Ensure adherence to 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 permitted by state-specific guidelines when required.
Provide activities of daily living assistance to residents as needed.
Provide training and orientation to new assisted living staff and 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 on clinical matters, including maintaining community and professional ties and serving as a contact for resident-care issues.
Partner with and assist the Life Guidance Director with staff supervision, development, and scheduling.
Partner with and assist the Life Guidance Director in 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 and maintain active community and professional ties.
Drive a company vehicle from the community to social and other destinations when required by the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.