Nurse Director

Responsibilities

Supervise, develop, and schedule the resident services staff according to Atria’s policies, procedures and standards.; Establish and maintain a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines.; Perform assessments and reassessments to determine resident needs and establish appropriate service plans.; Operate the Resident Services Department within budget and according to Atria’s policies, procedures and standards.; Complete daily Quality Enhancement reviews to ascertain if the department is meeting state regulations and atria policies.; Act as a contact for issues related to resident care within the community.; Ensure adherence to company policy and State Health and Safety Codes, and federal regulations for assisted living communities.; Schedule and supervise staff; available to cover staffing when needed.; Administer medications as allowed per state specific guidelines when required.; Provide activities of daily living assistance to the residents as needed.; Provide training and orientation to new assisted living staff members and ongoing training to current staff members.; Communicate to residents, families, department heads, resident services staff, and Executive Director in an effective and respectful manner as needed.; Support hospitality, leasing, and sales processes with promotion of a positive image of Atria.; (Clinical Related Matters) – Partner with the Life Guidance Director in maintaining active community and professional ties with clinical and non-clinical contacts.; (Clinical Related Matters) – Partner with the Life Guidance Director in acting as a contact for issues related to resident care within the community.; Partner with and otherwise assist the Life Guidance Director in supervising, developing, and scheduling the staff according to Atria’s policies, procedures and standards.; Partner with and otherwise assist the Life Guidance Director in establishing and maintaining a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines.; Partner with the Life Guidance Director in providing training and orientation to new assisted living staff members and ongoing training to current staff members.; Deliver and attend required training for self and employee partners.; Maintain positive relations with residents’ families and physicians.; Maintain active community and professional ties.; May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).; May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A registered nurse, licensed to practice as required by state regulations.; Experience in direct patient care and assessments/observation of clinical conditions.; Experience in recruiting, training and managing people in the healthcare field.; Experience at a department head level in Assisted Living or a related industry.; CPR certified and knowledge of basic first aid.; Experience coordinating educational events.; Must successfully complete the Atria Medication management training, and all Atria specified training programs.; Must complete all state required training to maintain licensure or certification.; Able to work flexible work hours due to demands of position.; Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).; Must possess valid driver’s license.; Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Atria motor vehicle policy standards.

Benefits

Competitive Pay; Paid Holidays & PTO; Comprehensive Health Plans; Career Advancement Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Employee Loyalty Rewards Program; Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match; Rewards & Recognition; Health & Safety