Nurse Director

Atria Senior Living; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Malden, MA is seeking a skilled Resident Services Director to supervise and develop the resident services staff, manage daily operations, and ensure compliance with state and company policies.

You will administer medications per state guidelines, conduct assessments, coordinate training, and maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians while driving quality and service.

Qualifications

• This role requires a current nursing license (RN/LPN/LVN) per state regulations.
• Direct patient care experience and clinical assessment skills are essential.
• Experience recruiting, training and managing healthcare staff is required.
• Department head experience in Assisted Living or related field is preferred.
• CPR certification and knowledge of basic first aid are required.
• Must complete state-required training and Atria training programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and schedule resident services staff per policies and standards.
• Establish and maintain a compliant medication system under laws and guidelines.
• Perform assessments and plan resident services accordingly.
• Operate the Resident Services Department within budget and policy frameworks.
• Conduct Quality Enhancement reviews to ensure state compliance and policies.
• Serve as a contact for resident care issues within the community.
• Ensure adherence to policy and state and federal regulations for assisted living.
• Schedule staff and cover shifts as needed; provide training to staff.
• Administer medications as allowed by state guidelines when required.
• Provide daily living assistance and support activities of daily living.
• Deliver ongoing training and orientation to staff; participate in trainings.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff management

Patient care

Assessments

Training

CPR certification

Driving

Communication

Education

RN/LPN/LVN license

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.