Nurse Director

Atria Senior Living • NC-Hampstead, NC

22d • $82,000 - $94,300

About The Position

The Nurse Director oversees resident services and care at an Atria Senior Living community. The role supervises, develops, and schedules resident services staff; manages medication systems and department operations; and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The Nurse Director assesses residents, establishes service plans, supports staff training, and serves as a contact for resident-care matters. The position also partners with the Life Guidance Director and supports community hospitality, leasing, and sales processes. Driving a company or personal vehicle may be required, depending on the community.

Requirements

• Licensed registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed vocational nurse, 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.
• Successful completion of Atria medication management training and all Atria-specified training programs.
• Completion of all state-required training to maintain licensure or certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours due to position demands.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory compliance 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 compliant with applicable state, federal, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Conduct 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 assess compliance with state regulations and Atria policies.
• Act as a contact for resident-care issues 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 provide staffing coverage when needed.
• Administer medications when required and permitted by state-specific guidelines.
• Assist residents 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 on resident-care issues, staff supervision and scheduling, medication-system management, and staff training.
• Deliver and attend required training for self and employee partners.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents’ families and physicians, and 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; amounts vary by location.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
• Supportive work environment, advancement opportunities, and promotion of work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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