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; Partner with the Life Guidance Director in maintaining active community and professional ties with clinical and non-clinical contacts; 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 practical nurse or licensed vocational 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