Assistant Director of Nursing

Charter Senior Living; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance plan options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid training

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Charter Senior Living is seeking an RN Assistant Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations and ensure high-quality, resident-centered care across our senior living community. You will mentor staff, oversee schedules, and collaborate with leadership to maintain compliance and service excellence.

The role requires a compassionate, organized nurse leader with strong assessment and delegation skills, capable of guiding teams in memory care, assisted living, or similar settings while promoting

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior living leadership
• Leadership or supervisory nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and nursing delegation skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Compassionate and resident-centered approach to leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with staff coaching, scheduling, and quality management

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the delivery of resident nursing services and activities of daily living
• Monitor resident care quality and ensure compliance with care plans and regulations
• Assist with resident assessments, clinical documentation, and care coordination
• Support resident-centered care practices that promote dignity and quality of life
• Supervise nursing staff and assisted living aides
• Evaluate clinical competency and performance of assigned team members
• Support onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and staff development initiatives
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and positive communication within the clinical team
• Assist with scheduling and staffing coordination to ensure 24-hour care coverage
• Support clinical operations in the absence of the SALSA
• Participate in program planning, budgeting, and operational improvement initiatives
• Provide on-call support as required
• Support quality management and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Monitor clinical core measures and quality indicators
• Participate in policy and procedure development related to nursing services and resident care
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and company regulations and standards

Skills

RN leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organization

People mentoring

Scheduling

Quality management

Prioritization

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing

Charter Senior Living

Looking for our next all-star RN Assistant Director of Nursing with assisted living, memory care, or senior living clinical leadership experience!

At Charter Senior Living, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through compassionate care, meaningful relationships, and exceptional service. Our mission - To Enhance the Human Spirit - extends not only to our residents, but also to the associates who support them every day.

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and clinically strong Registered Nurse leader to support the daily clinical operations of our community while ensuring residents receive exceptional care in accordance with state and federal regulations.

This role is ideal for a nurse leader who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment, enjoys mentoring and supporting clinical teams, and is passionate about senior living and resident-centered care.

If you are driven by leadership, accountability, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, we would love to meet you!

Why Join Charter Senior Living?

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• Free medical insurance plan options

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid training

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Supportive leadership and engaged company support team

• Environment where your voice is heard and appreciated

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day

Our Mission

To Enhance the Human Spirit

Our Core Values

• Serve with Heart

• Serve with Purpose

• Serve with Courage

• Have Fun While Serving

Position Summary

The RN Nurse Designee is responsible for supporting the clinical operations of the community while ensuring quality resident care, regulatory compliance, team development, and operational excellence.

This leadership role acts in the absence of the SALSA (Supervisor of Assisted Living Services) and provides clinical oversight, staff leadership, scheduling support, and quality management assistance in partnership with the Executive Director and department leaders.

The RN Nurse Designee plays a key role in promoting Charter Senior Living’s mission and core values while ensuring residents receive compassionate, person-centered care that supports dignity, safety, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate is clinically knowledgeable, organized, compassionate, and passionate about leading healthcare teams within a senior living environment.

Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Resident Care

• Oversee and support the delivery of resident nursing services and activities of daily living

• Monitor resident care quality and ensure compliance with care plans and regulations

• Assist with resident assessments, clinical documentation, and care coordination

• Support resident-centered care practices that promote dignity and quality of life

Team Supervision & Development

• Supervise nursing staff and assisted living aides

• Evaluate clinical competency and performance of assigned team members

• Support onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and staff development initiatives

• Promote teamwork, accountability, and positive communication within the clinical team

Operations & Scheduling

• Assist with scheduling and staffing coordination to ensure 24-hour care coverage

• Support clinical operations in the absence of the SALSA

• Participate in program planning, budgeting, and operational improvement initiatives

• Provide on-call support as required

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Support quality management and regulatory compliance initiatives

• Monitor clinical core measures and quality indicators

• Participate in policy and procedure development related to nursing services and resident care

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and company regulations and standards

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing required

• Previous assisted living, memory care, or senior living experience preferred

• Leadership or supervisory nursing experience strongly preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and nursing delegation skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solve abilities

• Compassionate and resident-centered approach to leadership

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with staff coaching, scheduling, and quality management preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to assist with resident transfers utilizing transfer belts or mechanical assists

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the community for extended periods

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infectious diseases, and bloodborne pathogens

What Makes a Great Fit

We are looking for someone who:

• Leads with professionalism, compassion, and accountability

• Enjoys mentoring and developing clinical teams

• Thrives in collaborative healthcare environments

• Maintains strong attention to resident care quality and compliance

• Builds positive relationships with residents, families, and associates

• Is passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors every day

What Our Associates Say About Charter

“It truly feels like family at Charter.”

“The residents become an extension of my family.”

“They truly live out their mission and values.”

“I love working for a company that genuinely puts people first.”