Assistant Director Nursing

The Waterford; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities in Juno Beach, FL is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to support the director of nursing and ensure high-quality resident care. The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and coordination with other resident services.

The successful candidate will have a nursing degree, an active RN license, and 5–7 years in long-term care, including at least 3 years in leadership. This on-site position offers growth within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing (required).
• Bachelor's or master's degree preferred.
• Five to seven years of nursing experience in a long-term care facility (preferred).
• Three years of leadership experience with progressive responsibilities, preferably in long-term care.
• Registered Nurse license, certifications, and other licensure required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director of nursing services with all functions of the nursing department and assume responsibility when the director is unavailable.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Oversee assessment, planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation in case management and administer direct resident care.
• Foster an environment that supports residents' rights to choices in their surroundings and care.
• Forecast staffing needs and ensure appropriate staffing levels with workload fluctuations.
• Assist with employment-related activities including safety, hiring, performance management, corrective action, and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

RN License

Education

Nursing diploma or Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred

Job description

Community: The Waterford Address: 601 Universe Blvd Juno Beach, Florida 33408 Pay Range $89,000.00-$122,400.00+ Annual Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our talented Clinical team as our new Assistant Director of Nursing today! A few details about the role: Assist the director of nursing services with all functions of the nursing department and assumes responsibility when the director of nursing services is unavailable. As assigned, implement, direct, monitor, and report on new techniques, nursing objectives and standards of nursing care. Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regime of care. Oversee and assist in assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation in case management and administer direct resident care. Foster an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident and their rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care. Meeting federal and regulatory requirements ensure appropriate staffing levels and forecast team needs with fluctuation of workload. Assist with employment-related activities to include team member safety, hiring, performance management, corrective action, team member engagement and recognition, and team member development and training.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing.
• Bachelor's or master’s degree is preferred.
• Five to seven years of nursing experienced in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Three years leadership experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities preferably in a long-term care facility.
• Registered Nurse license, certifications and other licensure required by state regulations.

As part of the hiring process and in accordance with Florida law, healthcare candidates who accept a job offer are required to complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. This step is quick, secure, and helps us finalize your employment as smoothly as possible. Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization. To learn more about how our communities serve our residents, please visit lifespacecommunities.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer